250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-4.10

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-4.10 - Oyster

4.10.1Minimum size

A. Three inches (3") measured parallel to the long axis of the oyster.

4.10.2Season

A. The seasons and areas closed to the taking and possession of bay quahog as specified in § 4.7.2 of this Part shall apply to oyster from September 15 through May 15; the taking of oyster in any waters of the state is prohibited from May 16 through September 14.

4.10.3Area restrictions

A. Bissel Cove/Fox Island Shellfish Management Area: The taking, harvest or possession of oysters is prohibited until November 15, 2025.

B. Quonochontaug Pond: The taking, harvest or possession of oysters is prohibited until November 15, 2025.

C. Providence/Seekonk Rivers Shellfish Management Area: The taking, harvest or possession of oysters is prohibited.

4.10.4Possession limit

A. Waters other than Shellfish Management Areas

1. Recreational - Rhode Island resident: One half (1/2) bushel per person per day.

2. Recreational - Licensed non-resident: One (1) peck per person per day.

3. Commercial: Three (3) bushels per person per day.

B. Shellfish Management Areas

1. Recreational - Rhode Island resident: One (1) peck per person per day.

2. Recreational - Licensed non-resident: One half (1/2) peck per person per day.

3. Commercial: Three (3) bushels per person per day, except for the following:

a. Jacobs Point Shellfish Management Area: One (1) peck per person per day.

b. A maximum of two (2) commercial possession limits per vessel per day is authorized in Shellfish Management Areas when two (2) licensed persons are on board the vessel.

4.10.5Equipment restrictions

A. No person shall dig and/or take any oysters from the waters of this State by dredge(s), rakes, or other apparatus operated by mechanical power or hauled by power boats, unless otherwise provided for in these Regulations.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-4.10

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