R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-1.1-4: Exceptions. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]

This chapter shall not apply:

(1) During medical research;

(2) Temporary confinement prior to and during examination, testing, individual treatment or operation for veterinary purposes;

(3) During transportation;

(4) During rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions or educational programs;

(5) During temporary confinement for animal husbandry purposes for no more than six (6) hours in any twenty-four-hour (24) period unless ordered by a licensed veterinarian;

(6) During the humane slaughter of a sow or pig in accordance with the provisions of chapter 4-17, and other applicable laws and regulations;

(7) To a sow during the fourteen-day (14) period prior to the sows expected date of giving birth and extending for a duration of time until the piglets are weaned. This period may be modified upon the order of a licensed veterinarian;

(8) To calves being trained to exhibit; and

(9) To calves being trained to accept routine confinement in dairy and beef housing.