| Chapter 159 |
| 2025 -- H 6157 SUBSTITUTE A Enacted 06/24/2025 |
| A N A C T |
| RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING |
Introduced By: Representatives Fogarty, Handy, Edwards, Knight, Shallcross Smith, and Ajello |
| Date Introduced: April 02, 2025 |
| It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: |
| SECTION 1. Chapter 20-2 of the General Laws entitled "Licensing" is hereby amended by |
| adding thereto the following section: |
| 20-2-46. Green crab harvest and license. |
| (a) Any person may take the aquatic invasive species commonly known as green crabs, |
| more specifically known as the species carcinis maenas. |
| (b) Rhode Island residents may be granted a commercial green crab license for a fee of ten |
| dollars ($10.00) per season. |
| (c) The director is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations for the commercial green |
| crab license. |
| SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2026. |
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