250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-00-1.3

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-40-00-1.3 - Administrative Findings

A. These Regulations acknowledge that aquaculture is a form of agriculture (R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-23-4) and that cultured crops are the property of the aquaculturist and are distinct from wild stocks. Cultured crops are therefore not subject to the statutory and regulatory restrictions governing the protection of wild stocks, except that the minimum size limit established for quahogs, (Mercenaria mercenaria), applies to all wild and cultured quahogs (R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-10-13.1et seq.).

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-00-1.3

Amended effective 2/4/2021
Amended effective 7/14/2021
Amended effective 8/11/2024