# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-2: Tax imposed by cities and towns €” Enactment of local laws to prevent damage to livestock

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-2
- **Heading:** Tax imposed by cities and towns €” Enactment of local laws to prevent damage to livestock
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4-13 / Section 4-13-2

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1 § 4-13-1. Regulatory ordinances €” Enforcement and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1.1 § 4-13-1.1. Towns of Portsmouth, West Warwick, and Middletown and city of Woonsocket €” Vicious dog ordinance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1.2 § 4-13-1.2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-1.3 § 4-13-1.3. Rabies control board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-1.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-2 § 4-13-2. Tax imposed by cities and towns €” Enactment of local laws to prevent damage to livestock.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-4 § 4-13-4. Dog licenses €” Fees €” Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-4.1 § 4-13-4.1. Notice to new owner of inoculation and licensing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-5 § 4-13-5. License information and record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-7 § 4-13-7. Notice as to time and place of issuing licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-8 § 4-13-8. Disposition of license fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-9 § 4-13-9. Pups exempt from license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-10 § 4-13-10. Thoroughbred dogs exempt €” Kennel licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-11 § 4-13-11. Annual census of dogs €” List of licenses issued.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-13 § 4-13-13. Wrongful removal of collar €” Theft or destruction of licensed dogs €” Poisoning.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-13.md)

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