Dog Breed Rules

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Dog breed rules in Rhode Island

Rhode Island (state law)Rhode IslandNo breed bans allowed: no city or town may enact any rule specific to any breed of dog or cat

Sources

  1. Rhode Island General Laws 4-13-43, Prohibition of breed specific regulation, State of Rhode Island General Assembly, checked 1 November 2026
  2. Rhode Island General Laws 4-13.1-16, Prohibition of breed specific regulation, State of Rhode Island General Assembly, checked 1 November 2026

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