# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-5.2: Trainers required to obtain kennel license €” Exceptions

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-5.2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-5.2
- **Heading:** Trainers required to obtain kennel license €” Exceptions
- **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 4-19-5.2

## Text

No person shall act as a trainer, as defined in § 4-19-2, unless in possession of a valid kennel license as set forth in § 4-19-6. Provided, however, persons engaged in dog training activities for dog training programs operated by government agencies, or operated by a not-for-profit or exempt nonprofit organization pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, shall not be required by this section to obtain a kennel license.

## 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)
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- [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)
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-5.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.