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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Fogarty, Handy, Edwards, Knight, Shallcross Smith, and | |
Date Introduced: April 02, 2025 | |
Referred To: House Environment and Natural Resources | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 20-2 of the General Laws entitled "Licensing" is hereby amended by |
2 | adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 20-2-46. Green crab harvest and license. |
4 | (a) Any person may take the aquatic invasive species commonly known as green crabs, |
5 | more specifically known as the species carcinis maenas. |
6 | (b) Rhode Island residents may be granted a commercial green crab license for a fee of ten |
7 | dollars ($10.00) per season. |
8 | (c) The director is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations for the commercial green |
9 | crab license. |
10 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2026. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING | |
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1 | This act would authorize the taking of green crabs and provide for a commercial green crab |
2 | license subject to a license fee of ten dollars ($10.00). |
3 | This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. |
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