§ 4-1-6 - Shearing of horses in winter.
SECTION 4-1-6
§ 4-1-6 Shearing of horses in winter.– No person shall cut, clip, or shear the hair or coating of any horse betweenOctober 15th and March 1st unless the necessity for the cutting, clipping, orshearing has been certified in writing and filed with the Rhode Island societyfor the prevention of cruelty to animals by a licensed graduate veterinarian.Any person violating this section shall, for each offense, be imprisoned notexceeding ten (10) days or be fined not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), orboth.