Rhode Island § 20-12-5 § 20-12-5. Fishing prohibited in or near waters set aside.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-12-5 — § 20-12-5. Fishing prohibited in or near waters set aside.

Rhode Island § 20-12-5

Title 20Fish and Wildlife

Ch. 20-12Fish Cultivation

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-12-5 (2026).

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§ 20-12-5. Fishing prohibited in or near waters set aside.
No person shall catch, or attempt to catch, any fish, or use any seine for catching
            fish, in waters acquired by the director of environmental management for fish cultivation
            projects, or within one half (Â½) mile from the mouth or outlet of any fish cultivation
            project; provided, however, the director may, by regulation adopted pursuant to § 20-1-12, or by special permit, allow persons to fish at or near a fish cultivation project.
         

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§ 20-12-5. Fishing prohibited in or near waters set aside.

No person shall catch, or attempt to catch, any fish, or use any seine for catching fish, in waters acquired by the director of environmental management for fish cultivation projects, or within one half (Â½) mile from the mouth or outlet of any fish cultivation project; provided, however, the director may, by regulation adopted pursuant to § 20-1-12, or by special permit, allow persons to fish at or near a fish cultivation project.