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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PET GROOMING AND PET RETAIL

ESTABLISHMENTS - SPRINKLERS

     

     Introduced By: Senators Lombardi, Archambault, McCaffrey, Ciccone, and Ruggerio

     Date Introduced: January 21, 2016

     Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Title 23 of the General Laws entitled "HEALTH AND SAFETY" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following chapter:

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CHAPTER 31.1

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PET GROOMING AND RETAIL PET SALES ESTABLISHMENTS

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     23-31.1-1. Sprinklers required. – Automatic sprinklers installed and maintained in

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accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 13, 2002 edition, shall be

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required in all pet grooming establishments and retail pet sales stores.

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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 HEALTH AND SAFETY - PET GROOMING AND PET RETAIL

ESTABLISHMENTS - SPRINKLERS

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     This act would require sprinklers within pet grooming and retail pet sales stores.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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