There is a newer version of the Rhode Island General Laws
2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 20 - Fish and Wildlife
CHAPTER 20-5 - Fish Traps
- § 20-5-1 - Fish traps Permit required.
- § 20-5-2 - Persons to whom permits issuable.
- § 20-5-3 - Application for permit.
- § 20-5-4 - Distance between traps Length of trap leader.
- § 20-5-5 - Restricted locations off Rhode Island and Sakonnet River.
- § 20-5-6 - Continuity of traps.
- § 20-5-7 - Hook-backs in leaders.
- § 20-5-8 - Preference of prior occupants in permitting.
- § 20-5-9 - Expiration and renewal of permits.
- § 20-5-10 - Exclusive right of permittee Assignment of permit.
- § 20-5-11 - Inspection of traps.
- § 20-5-12 - Suspension or revocation of permit.
- § 20-5-13 - Report as to traps placed Failure to occupy location Removal of permit from state.
- § 20-5-14 - Removal of trap on cessation of use Closed season Damaged or dilapidated traps.
- § 20-5-15 - Seizure of abandoned or unlawful traps Destruction or sale.
- § 20-5-16 - Rules and regulations.
- § 20-5-17 - Judicial enforcement of chapter and orders.
- § 20-5-18 - Willful injury to traps.
- § 20-5-19 - Penalty for violations generally Prosecution.
- § 20-5-20 - Appropriations and disbursements.
- § 20-5-21 - Fish traps near Conanicut Island unlawful.
- § 20-5-22 - Severability.
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