250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-3.13

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 250-RICR-40-05-3.13 - Violations

A. Any violation pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 20-4 and/or this Part may be cause for imposing penalties in accordance with the provisions of the above mentioned statute and/or this Part, as well as revocation of existing exotic or native wild animal possession permits.

B. Any exotic or native wild animal imported into or possessed within the State of Rhode Island without obtaining a permit to do so prior to import or possession will be considered to be contraband. Any such animal may be confiscated by the Department or any other law enforcement agency. Any confiscated animal may be euthanized and its entire carcass or parts thereof may be held as evidence. Any confiscated animal not euthanized may be kept by the Department with the owner of the animal being responsible for cost of care including but not limited to cost of feeding, boarding, veterinary care, transportation, and routine husbandry.

C. If an exotic or native wild animal is judged to have been illegally possessed or imported, the Department may make a reasonable effort to find suitable placement for the animal or at the discretion of the Department, the animal may be euthanized.

D. Upon a determination that the permittee is or has been in violation of the requirements of the subject permit or that the applicant has submitted with inaccurate information, the Department may deny, revoke, or suspend existing permit(s) issued pursuant to this Part. Upon denial, revocation, or suspension of a permit for which the animal is already in the possession of the applicant, the animal may be seized by the Department. Any animal that is seized by the Department may be euthanized. The owner of any animal that is seized by the Department, but is not euthanized, is responsible for all cost of care including but not limited to cost of feeding, boarding, veterinary care, transportation, and routine husbandry while the animal is in the custody of the Department.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-3.13

Amended effective 7/11/2021