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2021 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-1.1 - Unlawful Confinement of a Covered Animal
Section 4-1.1-2.1 - Purpose. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 4-1.1-2.1 (2021)
§ 4-1.1-2. Purpose. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
The purpose of this chapter, subject to exceptions set forth in § 4-1.1-4, is to prohibit the confinement of a covered animal in a manner that prevents the animal from turning around freely, lying down, standing up, or fully extending the animal's limbs.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 348, § 1.)
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