Providence does not impose breed-specific bans. Rhode Island state law prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. Dangerous dog determinations are based on individual behavior.
Rhode Island General Laws Section 4-13.1-20 prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. Providence cannot ban specific dog breeds. Instead, the city follows the state's dangerous dog law, which classifies dogs as dangerous based on individual behavior (attacks, bites, threatening conduct). Owners of dogs declared dangerous must meet requirements including secure enclosures, warning signs, muzzling in public, and liability insurance.
Owners of declared dangerous dogs who fail to meet requirements face fines and potential impoundment of the animal.
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Providence has no specific ordinance regulating inflatable holiday displays on private residential property. Inflatables must remain on private property and ...
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Providence does not have a dedicated ordinance restricting residential holiday lighting. General electrical safety and nuisance standards apply. Permanent ex...
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