§ 20-2.2-2. Purposes.
The purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) Enable recreational fisherman to fish legally in the marine waters of Rhode Island, and in all offshore federal waters, via a state-based recreational fishing licensing program, established in accordance with the requirements set forth by the federal Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. § 1801 et seq.);
(2) Establish a state-based licensing program that will: provide Rhode Island recreational fisherman, including residents and non-resident visitors, with a convenient and inexpensive licensing process; support and contribute to more accurate state-based fishing and resource assessments; and provide for fair and effective management programs that optimize benefits and opportunities for Rhode Island recreational fisherman; and
(3) Establish a dedicated funding vehicle to support improved coastal access opportunities for recreational fisherman along the Rhode Island shoreline.
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 379, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 451, § 25.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-2.2 - Recreational Saltwater Fishing License
Section 20-2.2-3. - Definitions.
Section 20-2.2-4. - License required.
Section 20-2.2-5. - Exemptions.
Section 20-2.2-6. - Fees — Terms and conditions — Information required.
Section 20-2.2-7. - License issuance.
Section 20-2.2-8. - Violations.
Section 20-2.2-9. - Deposit of fees — Appropriation and use of license fee revenue.