Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-6-1 (2026)

Taking of shellfish without a license

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Unless otherwise specified in regulations, any resident of this state may, without a license, take in any one day during the open season, if applicable, not more than one half (½) bushel each of quahaugs, soft-shell clams, sea clams, oysters, and mussels, and not more than one bushel of scallops; provided, that those quahaugs, soft-shell clams, sea clams, oysters, mussels, or scallops shall not be sold or offered for sale.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1986–1986 · 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 3× “, R.I.Gen.Laws § 20-6-1. 2 . Neither the Association nor any of its members are parties to this litigation.”

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