2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-24 - Permit Program for Cats
Section 4-24-9 - Canine surcharge.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 4-24-9 (2017)

§ 4-24-9. Canine surcharge.

(a) Each city and town is required to collect a one dollar ($1.00) surcharge on each dog license issued by the municipality. The revenue generated by this surcharge shall be deposited in the respective city's and town's spay/neuter account to fund low-cost spay/neuter programs.

(b) Any remaining revenue collected pursuant to this section which is unused during any calendar year shall remain in said city or towns spay/neuter account for use during the following year.

History of Section.
(P.L. 2006, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 63, § 1.)

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