§ 4-19-14 - Chapter inapplicable. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 4-19-14

   § 4-19-14  Chapter inapplicable. – This chapter does not apply to a place or establishment which is operated underthe immediate supervision of a duly licensed veterinarian as a hospital whereanimals are harbored, boarded and cared for incidental to the treatment,prevention, or alleviation of disease processes during the routine practice ofthe profession of veterinary medicine except that, if animals are accepted bythat place, establishment or hospital for the primary purpose of boarding inreturn for a fee, the place, establishment or hospital is subject to the kennellicense provisions of this chapter and the regulations relating to the licensewhich may be promulgated by the director. This chapter shall not apply to anydealer or research facility during the period that the dealer or researchfacility is in the possession of a valid license or registration granted by thesecretary of agriculture pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq. This chaptershall not apply to breeders, nor to hobby breeders.