The bill amends Section 4-13-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 4-13, titled "Dogs," to include new provisions regarding dog licensing fees. It specifically permits the town council of Barrington to establish, by ordinance, an annual licensing fee of not more than seven dollars ($7.00) per dog. The bill does not alter the existing standard licensing fee of five dollars ($5.00) applicable in other towns, nor does it change the penalties for unlicensed dogs, which include a standard fine of ten dollars ($10.00) in most towns. The act also maintains provisions for spayed or neutered dogs and allows for the waiver of licensing fees for guide dogs used by individuals with disabilities. This legislation is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2470: 4-13-4