§ 20-4-9. Striped bass — Minimum size.
Unless otherwise specified in regulations adopted by the marine fisheries council, no person shall take in any manner whatsoever from the territorial waters of this state, including the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, or have in his or her possession, any striped bass measuring less than sixteen inches (16") in length. Striped bass shall be measured from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-4 - Commercial Fisheries
Section 20-4-1. - Commercial fishing.
Section 20-4-1.1. - [Repealed.]
Section 20-4-1.2. - [Repealed.]
Section 20-4-1.3. - [Repealed.]
Section 20-4-2. - Otter trawls, pair trawls, and beam trawls — Areas prohibited.
Section 20-4-3. - Otter trawls, pair trawls, and beam trawls — Areas allowed.
Section 20-4-4. - Otter trawls, pair trawls, and beam trawls — Penalties.
Section 20-4-5. - Report of commercial fisheries.
Section 20-4-7. - Marking of traps.
Section 20-4-8. - Unauthorized raising of traps, pots, and devices.
Section 20-4-9. - Striped bass — Minimum size.
Section 20-4-10. - Possession or sale of undersize bass — Interstate commerce.
Section 20-4-12. - Striped bass — Use of nets and seines prohibited — Traps.
Section 20-4-13. - Commercial gill net fishery — License or permit required.