Rhode Island § 20-10-4 - Aquaculture

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§ 20-10-4. Aquaculture

R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-10-4

§ 20-10-4. Application for a permit to conduct aquaculture.

Any applicant desiring a permit to conduct aquaculture shall file with the CRMC a written application in any form that it may prescribe, setting forth the following information:

(1) The name and address of the applicant;

(2) A description of the location and amount of submerged land and water column to be subject to the permit;

(3) A description of the aquaculture activities to be conducted, including:

(i) Whether those activities are to be experimental or commercial;

(ii) A description of the species to be managed or cultivated within the permitted area; and

(iii) A description of the method or manner of aquaculture activity;

(4) An assessment of the current capability of the applicant to carry out those activities; and

(5) Any other information that the CRMC may by regulation require.

History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 219, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 274, § 1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 20-10-4

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 20-10-4 cover?

Section 20-10-4 ("Aquaculture") 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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