Rhode Island § 20-8.1-7 § 20-8.1-7. Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited — Confiscation — Search warrants.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 20-8.1-7 — § 20-8.1-7. Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited — Confiscation — Search warrants.

Rhode Island § 20-8.1-7

Title 20Fish and Wildlife

Ch. 20-8.1Shellfish Grounds

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-8.1-7 (2026).

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§ 20-8.1-7. Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited — Confiscation
               — Search warrants.
No person shall take, sell, or possess within this state any shellfish that have not
            been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted
            in accordance with this chapter. Any shellfish that the director has reasonable cause
            to believe have been taken from polluted areas or that have not been taken in compliance
            with the provisions of this chapter, and the regulations adopted in accordance with
            this chapter, shall be confiscated. Search warrants may be issued by any district
            court upon t

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§ 20-8.1-7. Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited — Confiscation — Search warrants.

No person shall take, sell, or possess within this state any shellfish that have not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter. Any shellfish that the director has reasonable cause to believe have been taken from polluted areas or that have not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter, shall be confiscated. Search warrants may be issued by any district court upon the complaint of the director, or the director's duly authorized agents, relating to violations of this chapter.