Rhode Island § 42-17.1-45 § 42-17.1-45. No prohibition on pets.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-17.1-45 — § 42-17.1-45. No prohibition on pets.

Rhode Island § 42-17.1-45

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-17.1Department of Environmental Management

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.1-45 (2026).

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§ 42-17.1-45. No prohibition on pets.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the department shall
            not promulgate or enforce any rule or regulation that would prohibit a pet dog or
            cat from accompanying its owner or caretaker at any state-owned campground.
         
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, nothing in this
            section shall be deemed to allow pets within any state beach facility that includes
            a bathing beach licensed by the department of health pursuant to chapter 21 of title 23, unless the bathing beach portion of the facility is sufficiently isolated from othe

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§ 42-17.1-45. No prohibition on pets.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the department shall not promulgate or enforce any rule or regulation that would prohibit a pet dog or cat from accompanying its owner or caretaker at any state-owned campground.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, nothing in this section shall be deemed to allow pets within any state beach facility that includes a bathing beach licensed by the department of health pursuant to chapter 21 of title 23, unless the bathing beach portion of the facility is sufficiently isolated from other public areas within the facility.