Chapter 450

2013 -- H 5671 AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/16/13

 

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

 

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

 

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

adding thereto the following section:

 

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

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

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

 

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

is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

 

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

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

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

 

     SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage.

     

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