§ 20-2.1-1. Findings. The general assembly finds and declares: (1) That the constitution of the state places plenary authority and responsibility in the general assembly to provide for the conservation of natural resources of the state, including its marine fisheries; (2) That the state of Rhode Island has historically established programs to provide for and […]
§ 20-2.1-10. Powers and duties of the marine fisheries council with regard to licensure. The marine fisheries council, established by chapter 3 of this title, shall have the power and the duty to advise the director in accordance with § 20-2.1-9(3) on all rules, except emergency rules, necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter. […]
§ 20-2.1-11. Industry advisory committee. The council shall establish an industry advisory committee to provide coordination among commercial fisheries sectors and to review plans and recommendations that affect more than commercial fishery sector, and to advise the council and the department on matters that affect commercial fishing as a whole, which committee shall include representatives […]
§ 20-2.1-12. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 47, § 4; P.L. 2004, ch. 8, § 3; P.L. 2004, ch. 16, § 3; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 49, § 1, effective June 6, 2016; P.L. 2016, ch. 55, § 1, effective June 6, 2016.
§ 20-2.1-13. Liberal construction. The provisions of this chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 47, § 4.
§ 20-2.1-2. Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are, through a system of licensure that is clear, predictable, and adaptable to changing conditions, to: (1) Preserve, enhance, and allow for any necessary regeneration of the fisheries of the state, for the benefit of the people of the state, as an ecological asset and as a […]
§ 20-2.1-3. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter the following terms shall mean: (1) “Activity standard” means a level of fishing participation used to establish criteria for the issuance of new licenses. (2) “Commercial fisherman” means a natural person licensed to catch, harvest, or take marine species from the marine waters for sale. (3) […]
§ 20-2.1-4. General provisions governing licenses issued. (a) Applicability. It shall be unlawful for any person in Rhode Island or the waters of the state: (1) To take, harvest, possess, hold, or transport for sale in Rhode Island any marine species without a license issued under the provisions of this title; provided, however, that marine […]
§ 20-2.1-5. Resident licenses, endorsements, and fees. The director shall establish, as a minimum, the following types of licenses and endorsements set forth in this section. In addition, the director may establish any other classes and types of licenses and endorsements, consistent with the provisions of this chapter and with adopted management plans that may […]
§ 20-2.1-6. Nonresident licenses, endorsements, and fees. Subject to the rules of the department, nonresidents may apply for the following commercial fishing licenses: (1) Standardnonresidentcommercial fishinglicense. (i) Nonresidents age eighteen (18) and over shall be eligible to obtain a standard nonresident commercial fishing license and, in accordance with applicable qualifying criteria, available fishery sector endorsements, […]
§ 20-2.1-7. Landing permits and fees. (a) All residents or nonresidents, with the exception of persons or vessels with qualifying Rhode Island fishing licenses, who have charge of a vessel carrying seafood products legally harvested outside Rhode Island waters shall obtain a permit to land, sell, or offer for sale seafood products in Rhode Island. […]
§ 20-2.1-8. Dealers’ licenses and fees. (a) No person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation shall barter or trade in marine species taken by persons licensed under this chapter unless a license so to do has been obtained from the director of environmental management. (b) Any licensee operating under the provisions of this section shall purchase […]
§ 20-2.1-9. Powers and duties of the director. It shall be the duty of the director to adopt, implement effective January 1, 2003, and maintain a commercial fisheries licensing system that shall incorporate and be consistent with the purposes of this chapter; in performance of this duty, the director shall follow the guidelines and procedures […]
