Sec. 3-28. - Owner turn-in fees and policies; deceased animal disposal fees.

(a)

Owners who turn in animals over three months of age must have a current rabies vaccination as mandated by the state of Rhode Island's Compulsory Rabies Vaccination Law (G.L. § 4-13-30).

(b)

Animals which have bitten a human or domestic animal must be quarantined for a period of ten days or more.

Note— The owner of the animal is responsible for the boarding and impoundment fees for the entire quarantine period (per G.L. § 4-13-29). All fees for veterinary examination, decapitation for rabies testing at the state laboratory are also at the owners expense (G.L. § 4-13-29). Fee for rabies quarantine is $20.00 impoundment fee plus $5.00 per day, and also any additional costs to the city.

(c)

Proof of ownership and East Providence residency are required to turn in an animal.

(d)

Turn-in fees and deceased animal disposal fees shall be set by the animal control officer subject to the approval of the mayor.

(Ch. 449, § I, 5-6-08; Ch. 755, § I, 12-3-19)