[Rimarinefisheries] Modification to possession limits/seasons for marine species regulated under quota

NOTICE

Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota

1. Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, August 18, 2019, the commercial possession limit for Bluefish will be fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds per vessel per week, until further notice.
2. Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, August 18, 2019, the commercial possession limit for Scup – General Category will be twenty-five thousand (25,000) pounds per vessel per week, until further notice.
3. Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, August 18, 2019, the commercial possession limit for Summer flounder will be one hundred fifty (150) pounds per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins on September 16, 2019 at one hundred (100) pounds per vessel per day.

Possession limits are subject to modification throughout the year; it is the responsibility of the licensed fisherman to comply with possession limits and all such modifications.  Current commercial possession limits can be found by calling (401) 423-1920, or visiting the Marine Fisheries webpage at http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/marine-fisheries/mfsizes.php.

 

Thank you.

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