Current through November 7, 2024
Section 250-RICR-40-05-2.8 - Adoptions and SalesA. Notice to New Owner of Rabies Vaccination Requirement 1. It shall be unlawful for any pound, protection league, animal shelter, kennel, pet store, humane society, rescue, breeder or any other duly licensed facility to sell, give away, or adopt out any dog, cat or ferret without providing the new owner with a form indicating that inoculation against rabies is required, under R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-4.1, within thirty (30) days of adoption for all such animals three (3) months of age or older.B. Signing of Register by New Owner 1. The pound, protection league, animal shelter, kennel, pet store, humane society, rescue, breeder or other duly licensed facility shall require the new dog, cat or ferret owner to sign a register indicating that the new owner has received such a form and such register shall also contain the name, physical address, and signature of the new owner and shall be permanently maintained by the facility, pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-4.1(b).250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-2.8