Chapter 333

2005 -- S 0508 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/19/05

A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Introduced By: Senators Alves, McCaffrey, and Badeau

Date Introduced: February 10, 2005

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 42-17.1 of the General Laws entitled "Department of

Environmental Management" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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 23-21, unless the bathing beach portion

of the facility is sufficiently isolated from other public areas within the facility.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.     

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