Rhode Island HB 5037: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- AQUACULTURE (Requires all aquaculture leases in Sakonnet river area to be located at least one thousand feet (1,000') from the median high tide/tide line. Existing oyster farms would be exempt and this restriction would expire on July 1, 2025.)

Status: 02/16/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study (as of 2023-02-16)

State: Rhode Island · Session: 2023 · Bill: HB 5037

Subjects: Agriculture, Environment, Fish & Wildlife, Land/Landfills, Newport, Tiverton, Water

Sponsors: Abney, Cortvriend, Edwards

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