§ 4-13-2. Tax imposed by cities and towns Enactment of local laws to prevent damage to livestock.
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The city or town council of any city or town may impose a yearly tax upon every person in their city or town for every dog owned or kept by him or her as the council shall judge proper; and also make any laws to prevent damage to sheep and cattle as they may deem necessary.
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