Rhode Island § 4-19-23 § 4-19-23. Pets for veterans.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 4-19-23 — § 4-19-23. Pets for veterans.

Rhode Island § 4-19-23

Title 4Animals and Animal Husbandry

Ch. 4-19Animal Care

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-23 (2026).

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§ 4-19-23. Pets for veterans.
(a) A public animal shelter shall not charge an adoption fee for a dog or cat if the person
            adopting the dog or cat presents to the public animal shelter a current and valid
            driver's license or identification card with the word "veteranâ€� printed on its face
            pursuant to § 31-10-48.
         
(b) A public animal shelter may limit the number of dogs or cats adopted from that public
            animal shelter pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to one dog or cat during
            a period of every six (6) months.
         

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§ 4-19-23. Pets for veterans.

(a) A public animal shelter shall not charge an adoption fee for a dog or cat if the person adopting the dog or cat presents to the public animal shelter a current and valid driver's license or identification card with the word "veteranâ€� printed on its face pursuant to § 31-10-48.

(b) A public animal shelter may limit the number of dogs or cats adopted from that public animal shelter pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to one dog or cat during a period of every six (6) months.