{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-4-19-9","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-19-9","heading":"Operation as a pet shop, kennel, breeder or public auction without a license.","body":"Any person who operates as a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction without a currently valid license shall, upon conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere, be punished pursuant to § 4-19-11.3. Each day of operation shall constitute a separate offense. Advertisement of services consistent with the operation of a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction shall be sufficient evidence of operation of a pet shop, kennel, breeder, or public auction as applicable.","path":["Title 4 Animals and Animal Husbandry","Chapter 19 Animal Care"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE4/4-19/4-19-9.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T14:18:09Z","sha256":"4fd8577087adb7a6f45b4014162eef3233f2d2d26b1431306f8368f039aafa5e","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-4-19-8","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-4-19-10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}