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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

     Introduced By: Senators Sosnowski, Britto, DiMario, Murray, and McKenney

     Date Introduced: April 04, 2025

     Referred To: Senate Environment & Agriculture

     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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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING

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     This act would authorize the taking of green crabs and provide for a commercial green crab

license subject to a license fee of ten dollars ($10.00).

     This act would take effect on January 1, 2026.

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