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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 20 - Fish and Wildlife
CHAPTER 20-7 - Lobsters and Other Crustaceans
§ 20-7-2 - Taking of lobsters by commercial fishing vessels.

SECTION 20-7-2

   § 20-7-2  Taking of lobsters by commercial fishing vessels. – No operator of a Rhode Island registered boat engaged in trawling for fin fish in Rhode Island territorial waters may retain and sell any lobsters taken, unless that operator has a commercial lobster license.

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