Section 250-RICR-40-05-4.10 - Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Licenses or Certificates of RegistrationA. In addition to other penalties provided by law or other rule or Regulation that are provided below pursuant to § 4.12 of this Part, any operator of an animal care facility who violates the provisions of these Rules and Regulations or any order issued by the Director shall be subject to suspension, revocation or denial of his/her license or certificate of registration in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-17.7.B. The Director may deny renewal of the license or certificate of registration of any operator of an animal care facility for the violation of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations or any order issued by the Director during a prior license or certificate of registration period.C. The Director may suspend, revoke or deny issuance of a license or certificate of registration to operate an animal care facility upon a finding that the business of the license or certificate of registration holder or applicant is owned, managed or operated, in whole or in part, by a person, firm, association or corporation whose license or certificate of registration to operate an animal care facility has been suspended, revoked or denied on account of noncompliance with these regulations.D. The Director may suspend, revoke or deny issuance of a license or certificate of registration to operate an animal care facility upon a finding that the business of the license or certificate of registration holder or applicant is owned, managed or operated, in whole or in part, by a person, firm, association or corporation whose permit, license or certificate of registration to operate an animal care facility has been suspended, revoked or denied in another state.E. Penalties --The following penalties shall apply to violations of these regulations: In addition to the penalty described in § 4.12 of this Part, the license or certificate of registration to operate an animal care facility of any person who violates any of the terms of Rules and Regulations may have his/her license or certificate of registration suspended by the Director for a period of up to thirty (30) days for a first offense, up to ninety (90) days for a second offense, up to three hundred sixty-five (365) days for a third offense, and revocation for a fourth offense.F. Other Requirements -- Operators subject to these rules and regulations are also responsible for complying with other applicable state, local and federal laws, ordinances and regulations, including Department of Health and USDA laws and regulations relating to animal care facilities.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-4.10
Amended effective 1/30/2020
Amended effective 4/24/2023