Chapter 257

2008 -- H 8425

Enacted 07/05/08

A N A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Introduced By: Representative Amy C. Rice

Date Introduced: June 19, 2008

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

amended by adding thereto the following section:

4-1-39. Transport and shelter of horses. -- (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of

law, a person may not transport or shelter, or cause or allow to be transported or sheltered any

equine animal in or upon any trailer, conveyance or other vehicle whatsoever with two (2) or

more levels stacked on top of one another.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not

less than five hundred dollars ($500) per animal for a first offense, and subject to a fine of at least

one thousand dollars ($1,000) per animal for all second and subsequent offenses.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC03190

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