§ 20-8.1-7. Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited — Confiscation — Search warrants.
No person shall take, sell, or possess within this state any shellfish that have not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter. Any shellfish that the director has reasonable cause to believe have been taken from polluted areas or that have not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter, shall be confiscated. Search warrants may be issued by any district court upon the complaint of the director, or the director’s duly authorized agents, relating to violations of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 173, § 4.
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.