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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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A N A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - DOGS AND VICIOUS DOGS

     Introduced By: Representatives Palangio, Williams, Palumbo, Lima, and DeSimone

     Date Introduced: February 27, 2013

     Referred To: House Judiciary

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 4-13 of the General Laws entitled "Dogs" is hereby amended by

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adding thereto the following section:

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     4-13-43. Prohibition of breed specific regulation. -- No city or town may enact any

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rule, regulation or ordinance specific to any breed of dog, cat or other animal in the exercise of its

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power to further control and regulate dogs, cats or other animals as authorized by this chapter.

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     SECTION 2. Chapter 4-13.1 of the General Laws entitled "Regulation of Vicious Dogs"

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is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     4-13.1-16. Prohibition of breed specific regulation. -- No city or town may enact any

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rule, regulation or ordinance specific to any breed of dog, cat or other animal in the exercise of its

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power to further control and regulate dogs, cats or other animals as authorized by this chapter.

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     SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - DOGS AND VICIOUS DOGS

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     This act would prevent cities and towns from enacting any regulation or ordinance

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specific to any particular breed of dog, cat or other animal.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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