250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-20-13.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-40-20-13.5 - Definitions

A. For the purpose of these Regulations, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1. "Authorized seafood dealer" means a person duly licensed by the State of Rhode Island to sell, purchase, barter, and/or trade seafood products obtained directly from a duly licensed commercial fisher or commercial aquaculturist. The term shall also include those commercial fishers who are authorized to sell live lobsters and crabs directly to consumers pursuant to § 90-00-2.7.6(I) of this Title. The term shall also include holders of Direct Sale Dealer Licenses issued pursuant to § 90-00-7.13 of this Title.

2. "Authorized seafood retailer" means a person or business duly licensed by the State of Rhode Island as a food market or food business, pursuant to 216-RICR- 50-10-1, Rhode Island Food Code, and thereby authorized to sell seafood products obtained from an authorized seafood dealer or seafood wholesaler.

3. "Authorized seafood wholesaler" means a person or business duly licensed by the State of Rhode Island to sell, purchase, barter, and/or trade seafood products obtained from a duly licensed commercial fisher, commercial aquaculturist, authorized seafood dealer, or other authorized seafood wholesaler.

4. "Authorized user" means any authorized seafood dealer, authorized seafood retailer, or authorized seafood wholesaler engaged in sales or donations of Rhode Island seafood products in Rhode Island.

5. "Commercial aquaculturist" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, academic institution, municipality, or corporation, duly licensed by the State of Rhode Island to conduct commercial aquaculture in Rhode Island, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 20-10.

6. "Commercial fisher" means a person duly licensed by the State of Rhode Island to harvest and/or land seafood products in Rhode Island, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 20-2.1.

7. "Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

8. "Land" means to transfer seafood products directly from a commercial aquaculturist or a commercial fisher to an authorized seafood dealer for sale or intended sale.

9. "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity.

10. "Rhode Island seafood products" means any marine species that have been grown in Rhode Island waters by commercial aquaculturists and any marine species that have been landed in Rhode Island by commercial fishers, pursuant to all applicable State and Federal Regulations.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-20-13.5

Amended effective 6/8/2022