# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-3: Written disclosure by seller

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-3
- **Heading:** Written disclosure by seller
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4-25 / Section 4-25-3

## Text

(a) Upon the sale of a dog, a written disclosure signed and dated by both the seller and purchaser shall be provided and shall include:

(1) A statement by the seller:

(i) That the animal has no known disease or illness nor any congenital or hereditary condition that adversely affects the health of the animal at the time of sale or is likely to adversely affect the health of this animal in the future; or

(ii) Of any known disease, illness or congenital or hereditary condition that adversely affects the health of the animal at the time of sale or is likely to adversely affect the health of the animal in the future.

(b) The seller must disclose in writing if the animal has not received a veterinary examination prior to sale.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-1 § 4-25-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-2 § 4-25-2. Information at sale provided by seller.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-3 § 4-25-3. Written disclosure by seller.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-4 § 4-25-4. Record keeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-5 § 4-25-5. Purchaser remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-6 § 4-25-6. Purchaser€™s obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-7 § 4-25-7. Limitations on remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-8 § 4-25-8. Contested cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-9 § 4-25-9. Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-10 § 4-25-10. Other remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-10.md)

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