250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-4.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-4.5 - General Provisions

A. Recreational harvest: Shellfish harvested recreationally shall not be sold or offered for sale.

B. No person shall take shellfish from waters declared polluted by the Director pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-8.1-3 unless authorized by the Director, except whelk or bay scallop pursuant to this Part. For the water quality status of shellfish grounds subject to conditional closures or emergencies call 401-222-2900.

C. Night shellfishing prohibited: The harvesting of shellfish is prohibited during the hours between sundown and sunrise.

D. Opening shellfish on water: No person shall possess the meats of six (6) or more shellfish while shellfishing on the waters of the State, or throw the shells of open bay scallops onto bay scallop beds.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-4.5

Amended effective 12/27/2018
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