Section 280-RICR-20-70-40.5 - DefinitionsA. "Commercial fishing" means the taking or the attempting to take any fish, shellfish, crustacea, or bait species with the intent of disposing of them for profit or by sale, barter, trade, or in commercial channels.B. "Net tons" means gross tonnage, less certain deductions for space occupied by engines, crews quarters, etc., giving a rough measure of the capacity of the ship for cargo or passengers. The computation of net tonnage shall be the same as that provided on the Certificate of Registry, in pursuance of Chapter One, Title XLVIII "Regulation of Commerce and Navigation," Revised Statutes of the United States.280 R.I. Code R. § 280-RICR-20-70-40.5