Section 250-RICR-90-00-4.21 - Education Certification for Commercial Shellfish HarvestersA. Applicability. Applicants for the following licenses and permits shall complete an education certification program administered by the Department via an online tutorial prior to the issuance of their license or permit:1. Standard Commercial Fishing License with Limited or Unlimited Shellfish endorsement, 65 and Over Shellfish License, and Student Shellfish License.2. Multipurpose licenses only if the license holder harvests and lands any species of shellfish other than whelk, and scallops if shucked prior to landing.3. Resident and Non-Resident Landing Permits only if the permit holder harvests and lands any species of shellfish other than whelk, and scallops if shucked prior to landing.B. Applicable license and permit holders who become engaged, initially, in the harvest and landing of shellfish in Rhode Island - excluding whelk, and scallops if shucked prior to landing -- shall complete the certification program prior to the initial landing.C. Certification shall expire five (5) years from the date of completion, after which all applicable license and permit holders must retake the training for re-certification.D. Penalties for Non-compliance: Applicable persons who have not obtained certification in accordance with the deadlines set forth in this Part shall be suspended by the department until such time as the holder obtains certification. The filing of an appeal shall not stay the suspension.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-4.21
Adopted effective 7/20/2024
Amended effective 11/19/2024