The bill amends Section 20-7-15 of the General Laws in Chapter 20-7, which pertains to the regulation of lobsters and other crustaceans, specifically focusing on blue crabs. The new legal language introduces a section titled "Taking of blue crabs," which eliminates previous restrictions on the harvesting of blue crabs. The existing regulations that limited the methods of taking blue crabs to specific tools (scoop or crab net, trot, or hand line) and restricted harvesting to state residents have been removed.

As a result of this amendment, there will be no limits, rules, or regulations governing the harvesting of blue crabs in the state. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5608: 20-7-15