§ 4-20-3. Presence of veterinarian required.
No person, firm, corporation, or association shall conduct or promote any rodeo without requiring the presence of a veterinarian licensed to practice in Rhode Island during the time that this event is taking place. The veterinarian employed shall be one who has had experience in the treatment of large animal life for a period of not less than two (2) years. All expenses incurred for the presence of and services rendered by the veterinarian employed shall be the responsibility of the promoter of the event.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 661, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 245, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-20 - Rodeo Animals and Livestock
Section 4-20-2. - Notification requirements.
Section 4-20-3. - Presence of veterinarian required.
Section 4-20-4. - Rodeo events.
Section 4-20-5. - Duties of veterinarian in charge.
Section 4-20-6. - Presence required during any event.
Section 4-20-7. - Limitations.