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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-26-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council Act of 2012.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-26-2. Findings
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The general assembly hereby finds that: (1) Livestock is the core of dairy and livestock farming in Rhode Island. (2) The care and management of livestock are important to the profitability of Rhode Island farms and the maintenance of Rhode Island’s working landscape. (3) There e…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-26-3. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates a different meaning or intent: (1) “Advisory council” or “council” means the Rhode Island livestock welfare and care standards advisory council act of 2012 established pursuant to § 4-26-4. (2) “Agricultural operation” means a…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-26-4. Advisory council established
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(a) There is established a livestock care standards advisory council consisting of the state veterinarian, or his or her designee, who shall serve as the chairperson and six (6) public members appointed by the director as follows: (1) A representative from the Rhode Island farm b…
