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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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A N A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - ANIMAL CARE

     Introduced By: Representatives Fellela, Costantino, Giarrusso, Winfield, and Ucci

     Date Introduced: February 07, 2013

     Referred To: House Judiciary

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 4-19 of the General Laws entitled "Animal Care" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     4-19-22. Disposition conditions. – In addition to any other applicable law regarding the

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disposition of animals, animal shelters shall meet the following conditions before euthanizing an

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animal pursuant to this chapter:

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     (1) The holding period for the animal has expired; and

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     (2) There are no empty cages, kennels or other living environments in the shelter suitable

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for the animal; and

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     (3) A foster home is not available through another municipal or private animal shelter or

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Rhode Island incorporated animal organization; and

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     (4) Another municipal or private animal shelter or Rhode Island incorporated animal

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organization is unwilling to accept the animal; and

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     (5) The animal care or control manager of the animal shelter has certified that the above

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conditions have been met and that he/she has no other reasonable alternative.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - ANIMAL CARE

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     This act would require that animal shelters meet certain specified conditions prior to

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euthanizing an animal.

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      This act would take effect upon passage.

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