§ 20-14-1.1 - Bird depredation and control permits and orders. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 20-14-1.1

   § 20-14-1.1  Bird depredation and controlpermits and orders. – (a) A person may petition and be issued a depredation permit/order or controlpermit/order from the director or his or her designee, in accordance withapplicable federal law, for the taking of birds when found committingdepredations upon agricultural crops, livestock, or wildlife, or whenconcentrated in such numbers and manner as to constitute a health or publicsafety hazard or other nuisance.

   (b) Before any state depredation permits/orders or controlpermits/orders are issued, the director shall promulgate rules and regulations,in accordance with applicable federal law, establishing standards governing theissuance of the permits/orders and other measures necessary for the control ofbirds causing depredation or constituting a health or public safety hazard orother nuisance.