Section 250-RICR-90-00-12.11 - Penalties for Non-ComplianceA. Failure to adhere to any of the terms and conditions will result in permit revocation for the remainder of the pilot program duration.B. Participating vessels which cease to participate, or are expelled from, the program will be prohibited from harvesting and landing summer flounder and black sea bass in an aggregate amount for the remainder of the pilot program duration.C. If a participant exceeds their weekly aggregate limit for either species, or if the participating vessel is found to be in violation of any of the terms and conditions set forth in these Regulations, the participant's permit will be revoked and will be subject to potential enforcement action, including but not limited to: confiscation of catch, prohibition on the harvest and landing of summer flounder and black sea bass for the remainder of the year, license and/or permit suspension or revocation, fines, and disqualification from participation in any future alternative management programs. All penalty provisions applicable to violations of marine fisheries laws and Regulations will also be applicable to participants in the pilot program.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-12.11
Adopted effective 1/5/2021
Amended effective 4/13/2022
Amended effective 6/5/2022