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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Palangio, Serpa, Winfield, Regunberg, and Lima

     Date Introduced: February 26, 2015

     Referred To: House Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 4-1 of the General Laws entitled "Cruelty to Animals" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     4-1-43. Care of domesticated animals. – No city or town shall enact any rule,

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regulation, or ordinance that would prohibit any individual or organization from providing food

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or shelter to any domesticated animal.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

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     This act would prohibit a city or town from enacting any rule, regulation, or ordinance

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restricting an individual or organization from providing food or shelter to a domesticated animal.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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