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2014 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-16 - Estrays
- Section 4-16-1 - Taking up on private land.
- Section 4-16-2 - Notice and publication of estrays.
- Section 4-16-3 - Retention of estrays by taker.
- Section 4-16-4 - Reclaimer of estrays by owner.
- Section 4-16-5 - Settlement of disputes as to maintenance charges.
- Section 4-16-6 - Appraisal Sale of unclaimed animals.
- Section 4-16-7 - Penalty for failure to proceed as required.
- Section 4-16-8 - Use of animal by taker pending reclaim.
- Section 4-16-9 - Clerk's records Fees.
- Section 4-16-10 - Limited application of chapter.
- Section 4-16-11 - Use of the terms owner or guardian.
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