Please be advised that regulations “Commercial Marine Fishing Licenses, Landing Permits, and Party and Charter Licenses (250-RICR-90-00-2)” have been filed resulting from the public hearing held on September 12, 2022 and RI Marine Fisheries Council held on October 11, 2022. Changes include the following:
- Exit:entry ratio for the Unlimited Finfish endorsement changed from 1:2 to 1:1 (section 2.7.4(C)(4)(a));
- Maintained 1:1 exit:entry ratio for the Unlimited Shellfish endorsement (no change to rule) (section 2.7.4(C)(4)(b));
- No Multipurpose Vessel License are to be issued prior to January 1, 2024 (section 2.7.4(C)(2)(e));
- Other more minor changes throughout rule (as noticed)
Please click on the link to the rule provided above to review the rulemaking documents, including public comments and Director Decision memo
Thank you
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