Chapter 5
Fish Traps

Index of Sections

§ 20-5-1. Fish traps — Permit required.

§ 20-5-2. Persons to whom permits issuable.

§ 20-5-3. Application for permit.

§ 20-5-4. Distance between traps — Length of trap leader.

§ 20-5-5. Restricted locations off Rhode Island and Sakonnet River.

§ 20-5-6. Continuity of traps.

§ 20-5-7. Hook-backs in leaders.

§ 20-5-8. Preference of prior occupants in permitting.

§ 20-5-9. Expiration and renewal of permits.

§ 20-5-10. Exclusive right of permittee — Assignment of permit.

§ 20-5-11. Inspection of traps.

§ 20-5-12. Suspension or revocation of permit.

§ 20-5-13. Report as to traps placed — Failure to occupy location — Removal of permit from state.

§ 20-5-14. Removal of trap on cessation of use — Closed season — Damaged or dilapidated traps.

§ 20-5-15. Seizure of abandoned or unlawful traps — Destruction or sale.

§ 20-5-16. Rules and regulations.

§ 20-5-17. Judicial enforcement of chapter and orders.

§ 20-5-18. Willful injury to traps.

§ 20-5-19. Penalty for violations generally — Prosecution.

§ 20-5-20. Appropriations and disbursements.

§ 20-5-21. Fish traps near Conanicut Island unlawful.

§ 20-5-22. Severability.