§ 20-5-1 Fish traps – Permit required
§ 20-5-2 Persons to whom permits issuable
§ 20-5-3 Application for permit
§ 20-5-4 Distance between traps – Length of trap leader
§ 20-5-5 Restricted locations off Rhode Island and Sakonnet River
§ 20-5-6 Continuity of traps
§ 20-5-7 Hook-backs in leaders
§ 20-5-8 Preference of prior occupants in permitting
§ 20-5-9 Expiration and renewal of permits
§ 20-5-10 Exclusive right of permittee – Assignment of permit
§ 20-5-11 Inspection of traps
§ 20-5-12 Suspension or revocation of permit
§ 20-5-13 Report as to traps placed – Failure to occupy location – Removal of permit from state
§ 20-5-14 Removal of trap on cessation of use – Closed season – Damaged or dilapidated traps
§ 20-5-15 Seizure of abandoned or unlawful traps – Destruction or sale
§ 20-5-16 Rules and regulations
§ 20-5-17 Judicial enforcement of chapter and orders
§ 20-5-18 Willful injury to traps
§ 20-5-19 Penalty for violations generally – Prosecution
§ 20-5-20 Appropriations and disbursements
§ 20-5-21 Fish traps near Conanicut Island unlawful
§ 20-5-22 Severability
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