§ 4-19-13. Rules and regulations.
The director may, as he or she deems indicated and appropriate, promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the objectives and intent of this chapter for the purpose of carrying out those objectives and intent. Those rules and regulations may include, but are not limited to, provisions relating to humane transportation to and from registered or licensed premises, records of purchase and sale, identification of animals handled, primary enclosures, housing facilities, sanitation, euthanasia, ambient temperatures, feeding, watering, adequate veterinary medical care, disposition and voluntary surrender of animals at shelters with and without a request for disposition or destruction of the animal. He or she may, at his or her discretion, after public hearing, adopt in whole or in part, those portions of the rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary of the United States department of agriculture pursuant to the provisions of the animal welfare act, 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq., which are consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 483, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Section 4-19-2. - Definitions.
Section 4-19-3. - Registration of municipal dog pounds.
Section 4-19-4. - Registration of animal shelters, rescues, and brokers.
Section 4-19-4.1. - Sales by pet shops.
Section 4-19-4.2. - Prohibition on sales in public places.
Section 4-19-5. - Pet shop licenses.
Section 4-19-5.1. - Breeder licenses.
Section 4-19-5.2. - Trainers required to obtain kennel license — Exceptions.
Section 4-19-6. - Public auction and kennel licenses.
Section 4-19-7. - Dealer licenses.
Section 4-19-8. - Denial of certificates of registration or licenses.
Section 4-19-9. - Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.
Section 4-19-10. - Dealing in animals without a license.
Section 4-19-11. - Mistreatment of animals.
Section 4-19-11.1. - Repealed.
Section 4-19-11.2. - Destruction of animals — Reporting.
Section 4-19-11.3. - Penalty for violations.
Section 4-19-12. - Disposition of animals.
Section 4-19-12.1. - Public health exemptions.
Section 4-19-13. - Rules and regulations.
Section 4-19-14. - Chapter inapplicable.
Section 4-19-15. - Access of inspectors to property.
Section 4-19-17. - Forfeited fees.
Section 4-19-18. - Penalties for violations.
Section 4-19-19. - Adoption of municipal ordinances.
Section 4-19-20. - Severability.
Section 4-19-21. - Use of the terms owner or guardian.
Section 4-19-22. - Animal control officers.