R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-4-7
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§ 4-4-7. Compensation for condemned equine animals.
Official statutory text
For every horse, ass, or mule condemned and killed as affected with glanders or farcy there shall be paid a sum not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00); provided, however, that no payment is made under the authority of this section for any horse, ass or mule that has not been owned in the state for the period of six (6) months next preceding the condemnation.
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