Rhode Island § 20-4.1-3 § 20-4.1-3. Prohibition on the taking of menhaden.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-4.1-3 — § 20-4.1-3. Prohibition on the taking of menhaden.

Rhode Island § 20-4.1-3

Title 20Fish and Wildlife

Ch. 20-4.1Menhaden Management Area

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-4.1-3 (2026).

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§ 20-4.1-3. Prohibition on the taking of menhaden.
(a)(1) The taking of menhaden for reduction purposes (fish meal) is prohibited in Rhode Island
            and all state waters. A vessel will be considered in the reduction (fish meal) business
            if any portion of the vessel's catch is sold for reduction purposes.
         
(2) The director of environmental management shall have the power to make emergency rules
            regarding this prohibition to protect the public health and safety from an unexpected
            hazard or risk. The marine fisheries council shall be notified of all emergency rules
            on or before their effective date.
         

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§ 20-4.1-3. Prohibition on the taking of menhaden.

(a)(1) The taking of menhaden for reduction purposes (fish meal) is prohibited in Rhode Island and all state waters. A vessel will be considered in the reduction (fish meal) business if any portion of the vessel's catch is sold for reduction purposes.

(2) The director of environmental management shall have the power to make emergency rules regarding this prohibition to protect the public health and safety from an unexpected hazard or risk. The marine fisheries council shall be notified of all emergency rules on or before their effective date.

(b) These restrictions shall in no way prevent the taking of menhaden by purse seine for bait, chum, or purposes other than fish meal reduction.