§ 20-3-5 - Emergencies. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 20-3-5

   § 20-3-5  Emergencies. – The marine fisheries council may, without requirement of notice of hearing,recommend closure of any or all of the coastal waters of the state to thetaking of any or all types of fish, lobsters, and shellfish, where itdetermines that a biological emergency exists that imminently threatens themarine resources of the state subject to the provisions of § 42-35-3(b).