250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-4.3
The Division of Fish & Wildlife of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is authorized to issue permits for the collection, taking, handling, and or possession of any species of wild animal for purposes of scientific study or management, carrying out scientific experiments, or cultivation projects. Certain wild species populations may be at risk of unregulated collecting and some species, when handled, may pose risk to humans in the form of physical harm or risk of disease exposure. Therefore it is necessary to ensure that those persons who wish to collect, take, handle, or possess wild species for purposes of scientific study, education, or management possess the appropriate and adequate knowledge, skills, and intent to ensure that the species populations as well as human health and safety will not be compromised.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-4.3