RI Marine Fisheries Statutes and Regulations – Part IV – Shellfish
250-1837 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 250 | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management |
Chapter | XXX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Subchapter | XX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Part | 1837 | RI Marine Fisheries Statutes and Regulations – Part IV – Shellfish |
Type of Filing | Amendment |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 09/20/2010 to 09/20/2010 |
Regulation Authority:
Chapters 42-17.1, 42-17.6, 20-1-2, 20-1-4, 20-3-2 through 20-3-6, 20-4 through 20-10, and in accordance with 42-35, of the Rhode Island General Laws of 1956, as amended.
Purpose and Reason:
The purpose of this filing is to amend the shellfish management area regulations by; establishing an area within Quonochontaug Pond as a spawner sanctuary and placing a three year oyster harvest moratorium in Quonochontaug Pond; establishing an area within Potter Pond (Sycamore Cove) as a spawner sanctuary; and establishing a oyster harvest moratorium in Bissell Cove/Fox Island Shellfish Management Area; and routine clarification of regulatory language.