§ 4-25-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Clinically ill� means an illness that is apparent to a licensed veterinarian based
on observation, examination, or testing of the dog.
(2) "Nonelective surgical procedure� means a surgical procedure that is necessary to preserve
or restore the health of an animal or to correct a condition that would interfere
with the animal's ability to walk, run, jump or otherwise function in a normal manner.
(3) "Purchaser� means any person purchasing a dog from a seller, as defined in this section.
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§ 4-25-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Clinically ill� means an illness that is apparent to a licensed veterinarian based
on observation, examination, or testing of the dog.
(2) "Nonelective surgical procedure� means a surgical procedure that is necessary to preserve
or restore the health of an animal or to correct a condition that would interfere
with the animal's ability to walk, run, jump or otherwise function in a normal manner.
(3) "Purchaser� means any person purchasing a dog from a seller, as defined in this section.
(4) "Seller� means any person, business or other entity engaging in the sale of dogs,
except that this definition does not encompass the sale of dogs on the premises of
and by a public shelter, pound or other entity operating as a nonprofit organization
pursuant to Rhode Island law. Persons selling fewer than twenty (20) dogs or three
(3) litters, whichever is greater, in a single calendar year shall be exempt from
the provisions of this chapter.