§ 20-10-14. Emergency closure of areas subject to permit.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, or any other provision of law, if the director finds, or has cause to believe, that an aquaculture activity is causing, or is likely to cause, an immediate danger to marine life or the environment of the coastal waters of the state, the director shall notify the CRMC. The CRMC shall immediately order all permittees affected by that notice to show cause why their aquaculture activities should not be terminated, and any aquaculture species or paraphernalia removed from the waters of the state. The CRMC shall proceed to hold a public hearing and issue its order with respect to the hearing, within a reasonable period. In its order following the hearing, the CRMC may direct the temporary or permanent suspension of aquaculture activities in the affected area, removal of equipment or animals, or any other measures as shall be deemed necessary for the protection of the marine life and environment of the waters of the state, including the forfeiture to, and destruction by, the state of any plant or animal species.
History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 219, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 20-10-1. - Declaration of intent and public policy.
Section 20-10-1.1. - Creation of the biosecurity board.
Section 20-10-1.2. - Biosecurity board — Powers and duties.
Section 20-10-2. - Definitions.
Section 20-10-3. - Authority to grant permits for aquaculture.
Section 20-10-3.1. - Sales and use tax exemption.
Section 20-10-4. - Application for a permit to conduct aquaculture.
Section 20-10-5. - Procedures for approval.
Section 20-10-8. - Performance requirements — Bond.
Section 20-10-9. - Marking of areas subject to permit — Restrictions on public use.
Section 20-10-10. - Assignability of permits.
Section 20-10-11. - Regulations.
Section 20-10-13. - Cultivated plants or animals as property of the permittee.
Section 20-10-14. - Emergency closure of areas subject to permit.
Section 20-10-15. - Authority to enter and inspect.
Section 20-10-16. - Penalties.
Section 20-10-16.1. - License or permit suspension or revocation.
Section 20-10-17. - Arrest, seizure, and prosecution of violators.