Rhode Island § 20-2.2-5 § 20-2.2-5. Exemptions.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-2.2-5 — § 20-2.2-5. Exemptions.

Rhode Island § 20-2.2-5

Title 20Fish and Wildlife

Ch. 20-2.2Recreational Saltwater Fishing License

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-2.2-5 (2026).

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§ 20-2.2-5. Exemptions.
A license shall not be required for anyone who is:
(1) Under the age of sixteen (16);
         
(2) Permanently disabled or blind;
         
(3) On leave from active military duty;
         
(4) A passenger on a party or charter boat holding a current and valid license issued
            by the department in accordance with § 20-2-27.1;
         
(5) Fishing recreationally during a designated free-fishing day, which may be established
            by the director and occur on no more than one day per year;

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§ 20-2.2-5. Exemptions.

A license shall not be required for anyone who is:

(1) Under the age of sixteen (16);

(2) Permanently disabled or blind;

(3) On leave from active military duty;

(4) A passenger on a party or charter boat holding a current and valid license issued by the department in accordance with § 20-2-27.1;

(5) Fishing recreationally during a designated free-fishing day, which may be established by the director and occur on no more than one day per year; or

(6) Fishing commercially in accordance with a current and valid commercial fishing license.