It shall be unlawful for any person other than an animal control officer, a licensed veterinarian, an employee of a licensed animal shelter, an employee of a licensed municipal pound, or a person authorized by an animal control officer to remove any identification from any cat not owned by the person.
Removal of cat identification
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-22-4., under Chapter 4-22 Cat Identification Program.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-22-4.