§ 20-2.2-5. Exemptions.
A license shall not be required for anyone who is:
(1) Under the age of sixteen (16); 
(2) Permanently disabled or blind; 
(3) On leave from active military duty; 
(4) A passenger on a party or charter boat holding a current and valid license issued by the department in accordance with § 20-2-27.1; 
(5) Fishing recreationally during a designated free-fishing day, which may be established by the director and occur on no more than one day per year; or 
(6) Fishing commercially in accordance with a current and valid commercial fishing license. 
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 379, § 1.
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.