This bill amends Section 4-13-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 4-13, titled "Dogs," to enhance the regulatory framework for dog ordinances at the municipal level. It allows city and town councils to create ordinances regarding dog ownership and violations, with enforcement options including fines. The bill specifically increases the fines for dog ordinance violations in the town of Barrington, raising the maximum penalties from $25 for the first offense to $50, from $50 to $100 for the second offense, and from $75 to $150 for the third and subsequent offenses. Other towns are also granted the authority to establish their own fines, which may differ. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2472: 4-13-1