Animal control including leash law, licensing, kennels, and nuisance abatement. Excessive barking declared a nuisance under Ch. 98 Art. I.
Dogs & animal control — Johnston, Rhode Island
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
The Town of Johnston, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances - Chapter 98 Animals, verified 2026-06-05.