Sec. 3-21. - Euthanization by lethal injection only.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
Within the city, any domestic animal subject to destruction under the laws of the state or the ordinances of the city shall be euthanized by lethal injection only. No animal, domestic or wild, may be destroyed by use of a gas chamber. In an emergency situation where the animal will needlessly suffer, the animal control officer (ACO), may at his discretion euthanize said animal by use of firearm.
(Ch. 449, § I, 5-6-08)