2019 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-19 Animal Care
Section 4-19-9 Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.
§ 4-19-9. Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.
Any person who operates as a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction without a currently valid license shall, upon conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere, be punished pursuant to § 4-19-11.3. Each day of operation shall constitute a separate offense. Advertisement of services consistent with the operation of a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction shall be sufficient evidence of operation of a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction as applicable.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1972, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 231, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 490, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 447, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 475, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 346, § 16.)
