- (1) “Angling” means to fish recreationally using hook and line.
- (2) “Blind” means an individual who is blind in accordance with § 20-2-31.
- (3) “Exempted state” means a state that has been designated as an exempted state by the national marine fisheries service, pursuant to the National Saltwater Angler Registry Program, 50 C.F.R. Part 600.
- (4) “Finfish” means all species of finfish, excluding shellfish and crustaceans.
- (5) “Fishing recreationally” means all forms of angling, as well as all forms of spearfishing, the purpose of which is to harvest, or attempt to harvest, finfish for noncommercial purposes.
- (6) “Marine waters of Rhode Island” means all tidal and territorial waters of the state out to three (3) nautical miles from the coastline, including all state waters surrounding Block Island.
- (7) “Permanently disabled” means an individual who is one hundred percent (100%) permanently disabled in accordance with § 20-2-31.
- (8) “Resident” means an individual who has had his or her actual place of residence and has lived in the state of Rhode Island for a continuous period of not less than six (6) months.
- (9) “Spearfishing” means to fish recreationally using a spear or a powerhead.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
History of Section.
P.L. 2009, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 379, § 1.