# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-8: Disposition of license fees

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-13_S4-13-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-8
- **Heading:** Disposition of license fees
- **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 4-13-8

## Text

Towns and cities may adopt ordinances or regulations concerning the use of money received, but where no ordinances or regulations are adopted, town and city clerks shall issue licenses and receive the money and pay the money into the treasury of the city or town retaining fifty cents (50¢) for his or her own use for each license issued.

## 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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