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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 20 - Fish and Wildlife » Chapter 20-6 - Shellfish » Section 20-6-30. – Shellfishing prohibitions — Use of SCUBA.

§ 20-6-30. Shellfishing prohibitions — Use of SCUBA.

(a) It is hereby prohibited to take shellfish by the use of a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) from Green Hill Pond, Quonochontaug Pond, Charlestown Pond, and Potters Pond.

(b) Penalty. Any person convicted of taking shellfish as set forth in subsection (a) shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both.

History of Section.
P.L. 2001, ch. 412, § 1.