Rhode Island § 20-39-4 - Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
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§ 20-39-4. Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-39-4
§ 20-39-4. Suspension of privileges for failure to comply with citation issued in participating state — Penalty.
(a) The department of environmental management may suspend the hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges of any resident of this state, upon notification from the licensing authority of an issuing state, that the resident has failed to comply with the terms of a citation issued for a wildlife violation, provided the department has complied with the requirements of § 20-39-5. The suspension remains in effect until the department receives satisfactory evidence of compliance from the issuing state.
(b) Notice of the suspension must be sent to the resident, who shall surrender all current Rhode Island hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses to the department within ten (10) days.
(c) A person who hunts, traps, or fishes, who applies for or purchases licenses or permits, or who refuses to surrender any current hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 449, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 477, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 20-39-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 20-39-4 cover?
Section 20-39-4 ("Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 20-39-4?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 20-39-4" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 20-39-4 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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