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 "municipality": "Cranston",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "Rhode Island",
 "country": "US",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
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   "title": "Chapter 6.08 - Animals",
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   "summary": "Nuisance defined as loud/persistent barking/howling. Two formal complaints from separate domiciles required for summons. Fines: $125 first, $250 second, $500 third. Max 2 dogs per address without kennel license. Max 4 cats.",
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   "title": "Proposed Ordinance 6-21-03 - Dog Licenses 2021",
   "category": "animal_control",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://web.cranstonri.org/clerkdocs/2021Ordinances/Proposed/6-21-03DogLicenses2021.pdf",
   "summary": "Dog licensing ordinance amendment from 2021. Available on city clerk documents page.",
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    "licence_required": true,
    "licence_fee": "$20.00; $10.00 for senior citizens (age 65+) or those receiving government assistance",
    "leash_rule": "All animals not in an enclosed space on private property shall remain under restraint and control of a properly fitting leash or other security device controlled by a competent person.",
    "max_animals": "No more than two dogs per address unless the dog officer certifies premises suitable; additional $250.00 fee per license beyond two; unlawful to keep more than two dogs (one+ unlicensed) without a kennel license; no more than four cats per address unless a kennel or pet shop",
    "fine_range": "License violation: $100.00 first / $250.00 second / $500.00 third+; general chapter violation $100.00 first / $250.00 second / $500.00 third+"
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    "licence_required": "6.08.030(A)",
    "licence_fee": "6.08.030(A)",
    "leash_rule": "6.08.040(A)",
    "max_animals": "6.08.190(F),(G),(H)",
    "fine_range": "6.08.030(B); 6.08.230"
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