Rhode Island § 20-6-3 - Shellfish
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§ 20-6-3. Shellfish
R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-6-3
§ 20-6-3. Scallops — Open season.
Unless otherwise specified in regulations, the open season for taking scallops from the free and common scallop fisheries in any of the waters of the state shall be between sunrise of the first day of October and sunset on the last day of December of every year. Any person taking scallops in violation of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not exceeding thirty (30) days for each offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 47, § 9; P.L. 2023, ch. 281, § 5, effective
June 22, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 282, § 5, effective June 22, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 20-6-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 20-6-3 cover?
Section 20-6-3 ("Shellfish") 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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