Rhode Island § 20-11-9 - Freshwater Fishing
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§ 20-11-9. Freshwater Fishing
R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-11-9
§ 20-11-9. Larger seines used by licensees.
Minnow seines of greater dimensions than authorized in § 20-11-8 may be lawfully possessed and used by a person licensed under this chapter, in the waters specified by the director of environmental management; provided, that no minnow seines so licensed shall exceed fifty feet (50′) in length and eight feet (8′) in depth and shall have a mesh larger than one-quarter of an inch (¼"); provided further, that upon the payment of an additional ten dollars ($10.00) for each twenty-five feet (25′), a seine over fifty feet (50′) in length and up to one hundred feet (100′) can be used.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 20-11-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 20-11-9 cover?
Section 20-11-9 ("Freshwater Fishing") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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