Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-1-2 (2026)

Authority over fish and wildlife

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The general assembly hereby vests in the director of the department of environmental management authority and responsibility over the fish and wildlife of the state and over the fish, lobsters, shellfish, and other biological resources of marine waters of the state.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1986–1989 · leading case: Healey v. Bendick, 628 F. Supp. 681 (D.R.I. 1986).

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Healey v. Bendick, 628 F. Supp. 681 (D.R.I. 1986). · cites it 5× “Laws § 20-3-2, is “essentially standardless,” and that the statute vesting responsibility in the Director, R.I.Gen.Laws § 20-1-2, reproduced in the margin, 8 is equally bereft of standards.”

Defenders of Animals, Inc. v. Dep't of Env't Mgmt., 553 A.2d 541 (R.I. 1989). · cites it 2× “Section 20-1-2 also grants to the director general responsibility over all fish and wildlife in Rhode Island.”

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