§ 20-1-18. Collector’s permits.
Notwithstanding any other restriction or prohibition set forth in this title or in §§ 11-47-20 and 11-47-51, the director is authorized to issue special permits for the taking, handling, and/or possession of any species of wild animal, of any size, age, and numbers as may be appropriate to persons for the purpose of study or management of wildlife populations, carrying out scientific experiments, and cultivation projects for which the director has responsibility. The director may require an applicant to provide any information that the director deems necessary to ascertain that there is scientific or ecological value in a bona fide experiment or project request. Failure to abide by the provisions of any permit, or failure to report any information required by the director, shall be cause for suspension or revocation of the permit.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3; P.L. 1986, ch. 209, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 496, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 517, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-1 - General Provisions
Section 20-1-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 20-1-2. - Authority over fish and wildlife.
Section 20-1-3. - Definitions.
Section 20-1-4. - Rules and regulations.
Section 20-1-5. - General enforcement powers.
Section 20-1-5.1. - Advice of the marine fisheries council.
Section 20-1-6. - Appointment and delegation of powers to conservation officers.
Section 20-1-7. - Deputy wardens.
Section 20-1-8. - Enforcement powers of director and conservation officers.
Section 20-1-8.1. - Procedures for seizure and forfeiture.
Section 20-1-9. - Operation of patrol boats.
Section 20-1-10. - Obligation of vessels to heave-to on command of a patrol boat.
Section 20-1-11. - Prosecution of violations.
Section 20-1-12. - Fixing of seasons and bag limits.
Section 20-1-13. - Publication and effective date of seasons and bag limits.
Section 20-1-15. - Entry of private property.
Section 20-1-16. - Penalty for violations.
Section 20-1-17. - Cooperation with other states.
Section 20-1-18. - Collector’s permits.
Section 20-1-19. - Powers of enforcement of officers in waters between states.
Section 20-1-20. - Power to require reports.
Section 20-1-21. - General powers.
Section 20-1-22. - Severability.
Section 20-1-23. - [Reserved.]
Section 20-1-24. - Wildlife Damage Act.
Section 20-1-25. - Internet hunting.
Section 20-1-26. - Freshwater invasive aquatic plants — Prohibition on importation and possession.