# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-3: Registration of municipal dog pounds

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-3
- **Heading:** Registration of municipal dog pounds
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4-19 / Section 4-19-3

## Text

No municipality shall operate a dog pound unless a certificate of registration for that dog pound has been granted by the director. Application for that certificate shall be made in the manner provided by the director. No fee is required for the application or certificate. Certificates of registration are valid for a period of one year or until revoked and may be renewed annually on the first day of January for like periods upon application in the manner provided.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-1 § 4-19-1. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-2 § 4-19-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-3 § 4-19-3. Registration of municipal dog pounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-4 § 4-19-4. Registration of animal shelters, rescues, and brokers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-4.1 § 4-19-4.1. Sales by pet shops.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-4.2 § 4-19-4.2. Prohibition on sales in public places.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-4.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-5 § 4-19-5. Pet shop licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-5.1 § 4-19-5.1. Breeder licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-5.2 § 4-19-5.2. Trainers required to obtain kennel license €” Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-6 § 4-19-6. Public auction and kennel licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-7 § 4-19-7. Dealer licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-8 § 4-19-8. Denial of certificates of registration or licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-9 § 4-19-9. Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-10 § 4-19-10. Dealing in animals without a license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-10.md)

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