Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 4-17 - Humane Slaughter of Livestock
Section 4-17-6. - Penalty for violations.

§ 4-17-6. Penalty for violations.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred ($500) dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year.
History of Section.P.L. 1961, ch. 26, § 1.

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Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry

Chapter 4-17 - Humane Slaughter of Livestock

Section 4-17-1. - Declaration of policy.

Section 4-17-2. - Definitions.

Section 4-17-3. - Shackling and hoisting.

Section 4-17-4. - Method of slaughter.

Section 4-17-5. - Administration — Rules and regulations — Manual use of hammer, sledge, or poleax declared inhumane.

Section 4-17-6. - Penalty for violations.

Section 4-17-7. - Exemption of ritual slaughter.