§ 20-12-3. Freshwater hatcheries.
The department of environmental management shall establish and maintain freshwater hatcheries in this state for the purpose of providing freshwater and anadromous game fish to be used by the department in the stocking of the ponds and streams of the state. All of the output of those hatcheries not so used shall be sold at a fair-market price and for cash only, and the money received shall be turned in to the general treasury for the use of the state.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-12 - Fish Cultivation
Section 20-12-1. - Cultivation of inland fish.
Section 20-12-2. - Acquisition of land for fish cultivation.
Section 20-12-3. - Freshwater hatcheries.
Section 20-12-5. - Fishing prohibited in or near waters set aside.
Section 20-12-6. - Obstructions to fish culture.
Section 20-12-7. - Violations as to fish cultivation projects.