RI House of Reps Passes Bill Banning “Forever Pets”
Saturday, June 02, 2018
The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill prohibiting any business or individual in the state from renting, leasing, or offering a live animal for sale as a “forever pet”other than by a full outright sale.
“The practice of renting or leasing a ‘forever pet’ is nothing more than an unscrupulous business practice designed to fleece the buyer out of their money by charging exorbitant interest rates much like the practices of payday lenders. They prey on the emotions of the less affluent by inducing them to enter into high-interest loans, the so-called lease/rent pet agreements, in order to afford a high priced ‘forever pet’,” said bill sponsor Deputy Speaker Charlene Lima.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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A “forever pet” is defined as any dog or cat purchased from a business or individual which purchase does not vest permanent ownership in the buyer.
Violations of the act would be punishable by a fine of $500 for the first violation and up to $1,000 for each subsequent violation, and/or revocation of the businesses retail sales license.
The act would not prohibit the temporary leasing or rental of purebred dogs for breeding, animals used in shows and exhibitions, and working animals such as guide dogs.
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