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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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A N A C T
RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING
Introduced By: Senators Sosnowski, Britto, DiMario, Murray, and McKenney
Date Introduced: April 04, 2025
Referred To: Senate Environment & Agriculture
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 20-2 of the General Laws entitled "Licensing" is hereby amended by 1
adding thereto the following section: 2
20-2-46. Green crab harvest and license. 3
(a) Any person may take the aquatic nuisance species commonly known as green crabs, 4
more specifically known as the species carcinis maenas; provided that, such person does the 5
following: 6
(1) Gives written notice to such effect to the director; 7
(2) Marks all traps, gear and buoys in a uniform manner in accordance with requirements 8
set forth by the director; and 9
(3) Files an annual report with the director setting forth the approximate number of bushels 10
of green crabs taken each month of the year and whether such crabs were destroyed or used for bait 11
purposes in the state. 12
(b) Rhode Island residents may be granted a commercial green crab license for a fee of ten 13
dollars ($10.00) per season. 14
(c) Any person subject to the provisions of this section shall comply with regulations which 15
the director is hereby authorized to promulgate from time to time. 16
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 1
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING
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This act would authorize the taking of green crabs subject to certain conditions and a 1
license fee of ten dollars ($10.00). 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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