250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-7.11

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-7.11 - Reporting

A. Dealers shall accurately identify all marine species received as categorized in the Standard Atlantic Fisheries Information System (SAFIS).

B. Dealers shall have accounted for the quantity by count, weight and/or volume of all marine species landed at the point of transfer from the harvester.

C. Dealer weight scales must be certified in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 47-1.

D. Dealers shall maintain a record of transaction for all sales of marine species. The following information shall be maintained at the dealer's place of business and be available for inspection by the Director:

1. Seller's name;

2. Seller's commercial fishing license number;

3. Date of purchase;

4. Species landed;

5. Quantity of purchase;

6. Signature of seller.

E. Dealers shall submit an electronic report to the SAFIS. In cases where a seafood dealer falls under the jurisdiction of both the State of Rhode Island and the Federal government (NMFS), the dealer must comply with the more frequent of the minimum reporting schedules or the more detailed trip level data requirement.

F. Reporting frequency and required trip level data elements

1. Weekly reporting: Trip level data for all species landed shall be reported each week on Mondays and Thursdays, are due no more than five (5) days after the date of purchase, and shall consist of the following:

a. The species common name including market level and grade;

b. The amount landed or purchased including the units the product was measured in (i.e. pounds);

c. The area where product was taken (only applicable to shellfish purchases);

d. The date the product was landed or purchased;

e. The Rhode Island commercial fishing license or landing permit number of the fisherman selling the product to the dealer;

f. The vessel identification number (Coast Guard documentation number and/or State of Rhode Island registration number);

g. The port or location where the catch was landed or purchased; and,

h. When a seafood dealer is purchasing research set aside from a permitted and properly licensed fisherman, the poundage purchased will be designated in the catch source field as "RSA."

2. Striped Bass reporting: Trip level data for striped bass landed shall be reported each week, and are due no more than twenty four (24) hours after the date of purchase, and shall consist of the following:

a. The species common name including market level and grade;

b. The amount landed or purchased including the units the product was measured in (i.e. pounds);

c. The date the product was landed or purchased;

d. The Rhode Island commercial fishing license or landing permit number of the fisherman selling the product to the dealer;

e. The vessel identification number (Coast Guard documentation number and/or State of Rhode Island registration number); and,

f. The port or location where the catch was landed or purchased.

3. Price reporting: Price data for all species harvested shall be reported within thirty (30) days of the landing or purchase date.

4. Negative Reports

a. Rhode Island licensed seafood dealers shall submit a negative report to SAFIS for each weekly reporting period during which no seafood product was landed or purchased;

b. Dealers may file negative reports for a maximum of three (3) months in advance.

5. Control date: The control date for compliance with this Section is March 1, 2006.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-7.11

Adopted effective 3/10/2021
Amended effective 1/16/2022
Amended effective 4/30/2023
Amended effective 11/20/2023
Amended effective 5/1/2024