2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-18 - Importation of Wild Animals
Section 4-18-5 - Issuance of import permits.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 4-18-5 (2017)

§ 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.)

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