§ 20-8.1-7 - Taking, sale of, or possession of non-complying shellfish prohibited – Confiscation – Search warrants. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 20-8.1-7

   § 20-8.1-7  Taking, sale of, or possessionof non-complying shellfish prohibited – Confiscation – Searchwarrants. – No person shall take, sell, or possess within this state any shellfish whichhave not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and theregulations adopted in accordance with this chapter. Any shellfish which thedirector has reasonable cause to believe have been taken from polluted areas orwhich have not been taken in compliance with the provisions of this chapter andthe regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter shall be confiscated.Search warrants may be issued by any district court upon the complaint of thedirector or the director's duly authorized agents relating to violations ofthis chapter.