You cannot feed garbage to swine without a special permit.
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Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
Feeding raw household waste to pigs was a common way to dispose of trash while fattening up livestock. However, this practice was notorious for spreading diseases like swine fever and trichinosis. The state cracked down on this culinary recycling to protect the public food supply and ensure healthier bacon. You must now cook the garbage first and hold a state-issued swine-feeding permit.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-3-1
Animals and Animal Husbandry - Garbage Feeding
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