§ 4-18-5. Issuance of import permits.
Issuance of import permits for animals listed under § 4-18-3 may be made by the department upon:
(1) Submission of written application providing the information enumerated under § 4-18-4 not less than seven (7) days preceding the probable date of shipment;
(2) Completion of an inspection indicating that the quarantine facility or premises designated in the application are adequate;
(3) Payment of the necessary permit fees required under § 4-18-8;
(4) Determination by the department that the public health and safety is not endangered; and
(5) Approval of the probable point of first arrival into this state.
History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 58, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-18 - Importation of Wild Animals
Section 4-18-1. - Purpose and scope.
Section 4-18-2. - Definitions.
Section 4-18-3. - Permit required to import wild animals.
Section 4-18-4. - Application for import permits.
Section 4-18-5. - Issuance of import permits.
Section 4-18-6. - Exempted importations.
Section 4-18-8. - Permit fees.
Section 4-18-9. - Rules and regulations.
Section 4-18-10. - Approved quarantine facilities.
Section 4-18-11. - Quarantine.
Section 4-18-12. - Tuberculin tests.
Section 4-18-13. - Exceptions.