§ 20-6-25. Disposition of moneys received under this chapter.
All moneys derived from payments received for fishing licenses required under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited with the general treasurer, and the general assembly shall annually appropriate any sum that it deems necessary for the protection, cultivation, research, and management of shellfish; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw orders upon the general treasurer for payment of any sums that may be necessary, from time to time, upon receipt by the controller of duly authenticated vouchers presented by the director of the department of environmental management; provided, however, nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive the licensing agents of their recording fees.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 20-6-1. - Taking of shellfish without a license.
Section 20-6-2. - Oysters — Open season.
Section 20-6-3. - Scallops — Open season.
Section 20-6-4. - Registration of boats and display of numbers.
Section 20-6-5. - Registered boat operated only by licensee.
Section 20-6-6. - Registration of boat used in taking of molluscan shellfish.
Section 20-6-7. - Use of dredges.
Section 20-6-8. - Opening areas for quahaug dredging.
Section 20-6-9. - Penalty for exceeding allowance without license.
Section 20-6-10. - Allowance of shellfish taking under license.
Section 20-6-11. - Minimum size of shellfish — Penalty.
Section 20-6-12. - Maximum take for dredged quahaugs.
Section 20-6-13. - General penalties for violations — Impoundment of boats.
Section 20-6-14. - Costs of seizure and impounding.
Section 20-6-15. - Soft-shell clams — Method of taking.
Section 20-6-16. - Scallops — Commercial allowance.
Section 20-6-17. - Taking and possession of seed scallops.
Section 20-6-18. - Sale of scallops during closed season.
Section 20-6-19. - Number, size, and handling of dredges.
Section 20-6-20. - Towing of dredge during closed season.
Section 20-6-21. - Opening shellfish on water.
Section 20-6-22. - Transplanting of seed scallops.
Section 20-6-23. - Penalty for taking shellfish at night.
Section 20-6-24. - [Repealed.]
Section 20-6-25. - Disposition of moneys received under this chapter.
Section 20-6-26. - Transfer of shellfish from uncertified waters.
Section 20-6-27. - Dredging, raking, and tonging.
Section 20-6-28. - Cost of transfer of shellfish.
Section 20-6-29. - Penalty for improper taking of transferred shellfish.
Section 20-6-30. - Shellfishing prohibitions — Use of SCUBA.