H7221

Increases the fines for dog ordinance violations in the town of Barrington.

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Increases fines for dog ordinance violations in Barrington, Rhode Island.

The bill increases the fines for dog ordinance violations in the town of Barrington. It specifies that the first offense within a calendar year incurs a fine of up to $25, the second offense incurs a fine of up to $50, and each subsequent offense incurs a fine of up to $100. The bill also authorizes the town council to enact ordinances permitting the animal control officer to issue citations for dog ordinance violations, which can be paid by mail. The changes take effect upon passage of the bill.

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Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

Mar 17

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

History

Apr 22

House

Effective without Governor's signature

Apr 14

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence

Apr 14

House

Transmitted to Governor