R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-13-3
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§ 5-13-3. Board of inspection.
Official statutory text
(a) There is created in the department of environmental management a state board of inspection of horse riding schools to consist of three (3) qualified electors of the state:
(1) The general agent of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;
(2) A duly qualified and licensed veterinarian to be appointed by the director of the department of environmental management; and
(3) The owner or operator of a riding school in this state to be appointed by the director.
(b) The general agent of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shall serve as a member of the board during the time he or she holds his or her position as general agent. The other members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the director of the department of environmental management. All the members of the board shall serve without compensation but are allowed their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The director of the department of environmental management shall furnish to the board necessary clerical assistance and supplies.
(1) The general agent of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;
(2) A duly qualified and licensed veterinarian to be appointed by the director of the department of environmental management; and
(3) The owner or operator of a riding school in this state to be appointed by the director.
(b) The general agent of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shall serve as a member of the board during the time he or she holds his or her position as general agent. The other members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the director of the department of environmental management. All the members of the board shall serve without compensation but are allowed their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The director of the department of environmental management shall furnish to the board necessary clerical assistance and supplies.
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