# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-4.2: Prohibition on sales in public places

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-4.2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-4.2
- **Heading:** Prohibition on sales in public places
- **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 4-19-4.2

## Text

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, exchange, trade, barter, lease, or display for a commercial purpose any dog or cat on any roadside, public right-of-way, parkway, median, park, other recreation area, flea market or other outdoor market, or commercial or retail parking lot regardless of whether such access is authorized.

(b) This section shall not apply to the following:

(1) The display or adoption of dogs or cats by an animal shelter, pound, or rescue as defined in this chapter; or

(2) The display of dogs or cats as part of a state or county fair exhibition, 4-H program, or similar exhibitions or educational programs.

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-4.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.