A N A C T
OFFICIALLY ADOPTING THE STRIPED BASS AS THE STATE FISH OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled "State Emblems" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
42-4-16. State fish. -- The fish commonly known as the "Striped Bass" (morone saxatilis) is hereby designated as the official state fish.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.