Title 4
Animals and Animal Husbandry

Chapter 1.1
Unlawful Confinement of a Covered Animal

R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-1.1-2

§ 4-1.1-2. Purpose. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]

The purpose of this chapter, subject to exceptions set forth in § 4-1.1-4, is to prohibit the confinement of calves raised for veal and sows during gestation.

History of Section.
P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1.

§ 4-1.1-2. Purpose. [Effective July 1, 2026.]

The purpose of this chapter, subject to exceptions set forth in § 4-1.1-4, is to prohibit the confinement of a covered animal in a manner that prevents the animal from turning around freely, lying down, standing up, or fully extending the animal’s limbs.

History of Section.
P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 348, § 1.