§ 20-8.1-4. Factors considered in determining polluted areas.
In making a determination that an area is polluted, the director shall ensure consistency with the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. When necessary, for consistency with National Shellfish Sanitation Program requirements, the director may declare an area to be polluted in the absence of monitoring data if the director has evidence that the area may become polluted. A review of the status of all the areas in the state shall be made by the director on at least an annual basis.
History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 168, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 250, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-8.1 - Shellfish Grounds
Section 20-8.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 20-8.1-2. - Regulations.
Section 20-8.1-2.1. - Possession and handling of shellfish — Regulations.
Section 20-8.1-3. - Investigation of shellfish grounds — Notice of polluted areas.
Section 20-8.1-4. - Factors considered in determining polluted areas.
Section 20-8.1-5. - Taking or selling shellfish from polluted areas.
Section 20-8.1-6. - Use of dredges, tongs, and rakes in polluted areas.
Section 20-8.1-8. - Enforcement — Prosecution of violations.
Section 20-8.1-9. - Inspection of boats, vessels, and vehicles.
Section 20-8.1-10. - Powers of enforcement.