Section 20-3.2-1. – Short title.

§ 20-3.2-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Rhode Island Freedom to Fish and Marine Conservation Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 167, § 1.

Section 20-3.2-2. – Findings.

§ 20-3.2-2. Findings. The general assembly finds and declares: (a) The people of the State of Rhode Island have an ongoing interest in the sound management of commercially and noncommercially important marine fish, shellfish, and crustacean species and their associated habitats. (b) That marine fisheries have been important to the way of life of people […]

Section 20-3.2-3. – Freedom to fish.

§ 20-3.2-3. Freedom to fish. (a) The marine waters of Rhode Island, or portions thereof, shall not be closed to recreational or commercial fishing unless such closure is: (1) Deemed necessary in order to protect, manage, or restore marine fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and associated marine habitats or other marine resources, protect public health or safety, […]