Rhode Island § 20-6-2 § 20-6-2. Oysters — Open season.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-6-2 — § 20-6-2. Oysters — Open season.

Rhode Island § 20-6-2

Title 20Fish and Wildlife

Ch. 20-6Shellfish

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-6-2 (2026).

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§ 20-6-2. Oysters — Open season.
Unless otherwise specified in regulations, the open season for taking oysters from
            the free and common oyster fisheries in any of the waters of this state shall be between
            the fifteenth day of September and the fifteenth day of May. Any person taking any
            oysters or exposing any oysters for sale taken from the free and common fisheries
            in state waters in violation of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction,
            be fined no less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500)
            and costs for each offense.
         

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§ 20-6-2. Oysters — Open season.

Unless otherwise specified in regulations, the open season for taking oysters from the free and common oyster fisheries in any of the waters of this state shall be between the fifteenth day of September and the fifteenth day of May. Any person taking any oysters or exposing any oysters for sale taken from the free and common fisheries in state waters in violation of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined no less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) and costs for each offense.