§ 20-2.2-1. Findings. The general assembly finds and declares: (1) The constitution of the state places plenary authority and responsibility in the general assembly to provide for the conservation of the natural resources of the state, including its marine fisheries; (2) The state of Rhode Island has historically established programs to provide for and regulate […]
§ 20-2.2-10. Accountability and oversight. (a) On an annual basis, the department shall prepare a report that details the number of recreational saltwater fishing licenses issued; the total amount of license fee revenue received; the expenditures made during the prior year utilizing the fee revenue; and how the department plans to allocate and use the […]
§ 20-2.2-11. Rules and regulations. The director is authorized to promulgate, adopt, and enforce any and all rules and regulations deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 379, § 1.
§ 20-2.2-2. Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Enable recreational fisherman to fish legally in the marine waters of Rhode Island, and in all offshore federal waters, via a state-based recreational fishing licensing program, established in accordance with the requirements set forth by the federal Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 […]
§ 20-2.2-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Angling” means to fish recreationally using hook and line. (2) “Blind” means an individual who is blind in accordance with § 20-2-31. (3) “Exempted state” means a state that has been designated as an exempted state by the […]
§ 20-2.2-4. License required. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fish recreationally in the marine waters of Rhode Island without: (1) A recreational fishing license issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; (2) A recreational fishing license or registration issued by any other exempted state that affords reciprocity to Rhode […]
§ 20-2.2-5. Exemptions. A license shall not be required for anyone who is: (1) Under the age of sixteen (16); (2) Permanently disabled or blind; (3) On leave from active military duty; (4) A passenger on a party or charter boat holding a current and valid license issued by the department in accordance with § […]
§ 20-2.2-6. Fees — Terms and conditions — Information required. (a)(1) Resident, seven dollars ($7.00); (2) No fee shall be charged for residents who are over the age of sixty-five (65) or in active military service; (3) Nonresident, ten dollars ($10.00); (4) Licenses issued pursuant to this subsection shall expire on December 31st of each […]
§ 20-2.2-7. License issuance. The director is authorized and directed to engage the contractual services of a state-approved vendor to develop and implement a web-based system that will serve as the sole means for obtaining licenses pursuant this chapter. The vendor’s responsibilities shall include, but not limited to: (1) Development of the web-based application; (2) […]
§ 20-2.2-8. Violations. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil violation and subject to a fine, as follows: (1) For a first offense, a fine of ten dollars ($10.00); (2) For second offense, a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00); and (3) For a third or subsequent […]
§ 20-2.2-9. Deposit of fees — Appropriation and use of license fee revenue. All moneys generated from license fees issued under this chapter, other than any commissions retained by the licensing vendor and licensing agents per § 20-2.2-6(e), shall be deposited in a restricted receipt account, hereby created and known as the recreational saltwater fishing […]
