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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - ANIMAL CARE

     Introduced By: Representatives Fellela, Serpa, Messier, Dickinson, and Ucci

     Date Introduced: January 23, 2014

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 4-19 of the General Laws entitled "Animal Care" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

     4-19-22. Disposition conditions. – In addition to any other applicable law regarding the

disposition of animals, animal shelters shall meet the following conditions before euthanizing an

animal pursuant to this chapter:

     (1) The holding period for the animal has expired; and

     (2) There are no empty cages, kennels or other living environments in the shelter suitable

for the animal; and

     (3) A foster home is not available through another municipal or private animal shelter or

Rhode Island incorporated animal organization; and

     (4) Another municipal or private animal shelter or Rhode Island incorporated animal

organization is unwilling to accept the animal; and

     (5) The animal care or control manager of the animal shelter has certified that the above

conditions have been met and that he/she has no other reasonable alternative.

     SECTION 2. 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 - ANIMAL CARE

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     This act would require that animal shelters meet certain specified conditions prior to

euthanizing an animal.

      This act would take effect upon passage.

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