Rhode Island General Laws Title 4. Animals and Animal Husbandry § 4-1.1-4. Exceptions

(1) During medical research;

(2) Temporary confinement prior to and during examination, testing, individual treatment or operation for veterinary purposes;

(3) During transportation;

(4) During rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions or educational programs;

(5) During temporary confinement for animal husbandry purposes for no more than six (6) hours in any twenty-four-hour (24) period, unless ordered by a licensed veterinarian;

(6) During the humane slaughter of a covered animal in accordance with the provisions of chapter 17 of this title, and other applicable laws and regulations;

(7) To a sow during the five-day (5) period prior to the sow's expected date of giving birth and any day that the sow is nursing piglets;

(8) To calves being trained to exhibit;

(9) To calves being trained to accept routine confinement in dairy and beef housing; and

(10) To egg-laying hens kept for commercial egg production until January 1, 2030, at which time this exemption shall expire.