Rhode Island § 20-3-5 § 20-3-5. Emergencies.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-3-5 — § 20-3-5. Emergencies.

Rhode Island § 20-3-5

Title 20Fish and Wildlife

Ch. 20-3Marine Fisheries Council

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-3-5 (2026).

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§ 20-3-5. Emergencies.
The marine fisheries council may, without requirement of notice of hearing, recommend
            closure of any or all of the coastal waters of the state to the taking of any or all
            types of fish, lobsters, and shellfish where it determines that a biological emergency
            exists that imminently threatens the marine resources of the state subject to the
            provisions of § 42-35-3(b).
         

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§ 20-3-5. Emergencies.

The marine fisheries council may, without requirement of notice of hearing, recommend closure of any or all of the coastal waters of the state to the taking of any or all types of fish, lobsters, and shellfish where it determines that a biological emergency exists that imminently threatens the marine resources of the state subject to the provisions of § 42-35-3(b).