§ 20-2.2-4 - License required. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 20-2.2-4

   § 20-2.2-4  License required. – (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fish recreationally in the marinewaters of Rhode Island without:

   (1) A recreational fishing license issued in accordance withthe provisions of this chapter;

   (2) A recreational fishing license or registration issued byany other exempted state that affords reciprocity to Rhode Island residents whohold recreational fishing licenses issued pursuant to this chapter; or

   (3) A federal saltwater angler registration issued by thenational marine fisheries service.

   (b) An individual will be considered to be fishingrecreationally if they are engaged in the process of angling or spearfishing,or if they possess equipment used for angling or spearfishing and are also inpossession of finfish.