All psittacine birds imported, purchased, sold, exchanged, bartered, or given away must be closed metal seamless banded with a band identifying the breeder by whom they were bred. A microchip may be used in lieu of an identifying band.
Banding of birds imported, sold, or given
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-11-4., under Chapter 4-11 Psittacine Birds.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-11-4.