Rhode Island § 4-1-6 § 4-1-6. Shearing of horses in winter.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 4-1-6 — § 4-1-6. Shearing of horses in winter.

Rhode Island § 4-1-6

Title 4Animals and Animal Husbandry

Ch. 4-1Cruelty to Animals

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-1-6 (2026).

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§ 4-1-6. Shearing of horses in winter.
No person shall cut, clip, or shear the hair or coating of any horse between October
            15th and March 1st unless the necessity for the cutting, clipping, or shearing has
            been certified in writing and filed with the Rhode Island society for the prevention
            of cruelty to animals by a licensed graduate veterinarian. Any person violating this
            section shall, for each offense, be imprisoned not exceeding ten (10) days or be fined
            not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), or both.
         

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§ 4-1-6. Shearing of horses in winter.

No person shall cut, clip, or shear the hair or coating of any horse between October 15th and March 1st unless the necessity for the cutting, clipping, or shearing has been certified in writing and filed with the Rhode Island society for the prevention of cruelty to animals by a licensed graduate veterinarian. Any person violating this section shall, for each offense, be imprisoned not exceeding ten (10) days or be fined not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), or both.