2024 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 20 - Fish and Wildlife
Chapter 20-7 - Lobsters and Other Crustaceans
Section 20-7-15. - Taking of blue crabs.

Universal Citation:
RI Gen L § 20-7-15. (2024)
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§ 20-7-15. Taking of blue crabs.

Unless otherwise specified by regulation, no person shall take, or attempt to take, any blue crabs from any of the waters in this state except by a scoop or crab net, trot, or hand line. Taking of blue crabs shall be restricted to residents of this state.

History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3; P.L. 2023, ch. 281, § 6, effective June 22, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 282, § 6, effective June 22, 2023; P.L. 2024, ch. 189, § 1, effective June 17, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 190, § 1, effective June 17, 2024.

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