# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-5: Pet shop licenses

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-19_S4-19-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-5
- **Heading:** Pet shop licenses
- **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

## Text

No person shall operate a pet shop, as defined in this chapter, unless a license to operate that establishment shall have been granted by the director. Application for that license shall be made in the manner provided by the director. The license period is the state€™s fiscal year and the license fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each license period or part thereof beginning with the first day of the fiscal year.

## 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_S4-19-5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.