§ 42-17.1-45 - No prohibition on pets. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-17.1-45

   § 42-17.1-45  No prohibition on pets.– (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, thedepartment shall not promulgate or enforce any rule or regulation that wouldprohibit a pet dog or cat from accompanying its owner or caretaker at any stateowned campground.

   (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of thissection, nothing in this section shall be deemed to allow pets within any statebeach facility that includes a bathing beach licensed by the department ofhealth pursuant to chapter 21 of title 23, unless the bathing beach portion ofthe facility is sufficiently isolated from other public areas within thefacility.