Rhode Island Statutes

§ 4-13-2 — § 4-13-2. Tax imposed by cities and towns — Enactment of local laws to prevent damage to livestock.

Rhode Island § 4-13-2
JurisdictionRhode Island
Title 4Animals and Animal Husbandry
Ch. 4-13Dogs

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-2 (2026).

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§ 4-13-2. Tax imposed by cities and towns — Enactment of local laws to prevent damage to livestock.

The city or town council of any city or town may impose a yearly tax upon every person in their city or town for every dog owned or kept by him or her as the council shall judge proper; and also make any laws to prevent damage to sheep and cattle as they may deem necessary.

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Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 111, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 135, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 136, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 639, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 4-13-2.

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