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Bill Title: An Act Relating To Animals And Animal Husbandry (would Expand The Meaning Of Unnecessary Cruelty To One Who Willfully, Intentionally, Maliciously, Recklessly And/or Knowingly Authorizes Or Permits That Animal To Be Subjected To Unnecessary Torture, Suffering Or Cruelty Of Any Kind)

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-07-11 - Signed by Governor [H5494 Detail]

Download: Rhode_Island-2013-H5494-Amended.pdf

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