2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 20 - Fish and Wildlife
Chapter 20-8.1 - Shellfish Grounds
Section 20-8.1-7 - Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited - Confiscation - Search warrants.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 20-8.1-7 (2017)

§ 20-8.1-7. Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited - Confiscation - Search warrants.

No person shall take, sell, or possess within this state any shellfish that have not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter. Any shellfish that the director has reasonable cause to believe have been taken from polluted areas or that have not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter, shall be confiscated. Search warrants may be issued by any district court upon the complaint of the director, or the director's duly authorized agents, relating to violations of this chapter.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1980, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 173, § 4.)

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