250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-23.11

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-23.11 - Summer/Fall Program

A. Authorizes the aggregate possession limit of black sea bass and summer flounder during the specified season(s) to authorized permit holders.

B. Eligibility:

1. Applicant vessels shall agree to install a Division-approved vessel monitoring system (VMS) device on their vessel. The cost of such VMS device shall be the responsibility of the participant.

2. Applicant vessels shall agree to submit catch and effort information through a Division-approved electronic application. The cost of such application shall be the responsibility of the participant.

3. Applicant vessels may be required to take any State or Federally authorized observers at any time.

C. Season: May 1 through December 31.

D. Permit Conditions:

1. Vessel monitoring system devices and reporting applications shall be maintained in operational order and be actively engaged at all times. Malfunctioning of any device will result in permit suspension until the device is returned to operational order.

2. Participants shall document catch and effort information through the Division approved electronic application prior to offload.

3. Participating vessels may be required to take any State or Federally authorized observers at any time.

4. The permit may be terminated by the participant at any time by submitting a request to the Department. Once terminated, the participant may not reapply to the aggregate program during the same fishing year.

5. Participants are exempt from the Summer Flounder Exemption Certificate possession limit restrictions as specified in Part 14 of this subchapter.

E. Possession Limit:

1. Black sea bass: The weekly possession limit will be equal to the daily limit multiplied by seven (7).

2. Summer flounder: The weekly possession limit will be equal to the daily limit multiplied by seven (7).

3. Possession limits may revert back to a daily limit once 85% of the sub-period quota for each species is projected to have been reached.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-23.11

Adopted effective 4/30/2023
Amended effective 1/8/2024