Permits the town of Barrington to assess an annual dog licensing fee of seven dollars ($7.00).

Plain-English Summary

This bill gives the town of Barrington, Rhode Island, the legal authority to charge dog owners a $7.00 annual fee to license their dogs. Under Rhode Island law, towns and cities must have specific state permission to set certain local fees, so this bill provides that authorization specifically for Barrington.

The bill directly affects dog owners who live in Barrington. If the bill becomes law, residents would be required to pay $7.00 each year to register or license their dog with the town. Dog licensing programs are typically used to help local governments track pet ownership, support animal control services, and ensure dogs are up to date on required vaccinations like rabies.

The bill has already passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives and is now being considered by the Senate Committee on Housing and Municipal Government. If it passes the Senate and is signed into law, Barrington would be able to begin collecting this fee from local dog owners.