Regulation of Vicious Dogs

  1. Law
  2. Rhode Island General Laws
  3. Animals and Animal Husbandry
  4. Regulation of Vicious Dogs

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Section
4-13.1-1

Declaration of purpose.

Section
4-13.1-2

Definitions.

Section
4-13.1-3

Requirements for registration.

Section
4-13.1-4

Control of vicious dogs.

Section
4-13.1-5

Harboring dogs for dog fighting - Training dogs to attack humans - Selling, breeding, or buying dogs.

Section
4-13.1-6

Repealed.

Section
4-13.1-7

Action for damages - Destruction of offending vicious dog.

Section
4-13.1-8

Exemptions.

Section
4-13.1-9

Penalties for violation - Licensing ordinances and fees.

Section
4-13.1-10

Legal registration drives.

Section
4-13.1-11

Determination of a vicious dog.

Section
4-13.1-12

Uniform summons - Mail-in fines - Prosecution.

Section
4-13.1-13

Liability of parents for damages caused by dog owned by minor.

Section
4-13.1-14

Severability.

Section
4-13.1-15

Use of the terms owner or guardian.

Section
4-13.1-16

Prohibition of breed specific regulation.