Rhode Island H8522 establishes reciprocal enforcement of boating and fish and game laws with Connecticut on waters between the two states.
Rhode Island H8522 amends existing law to allow enforcement of boating and fish and game laws by Rhode Island and Connecticut officers on waters between the two states. This enforcement includes the authority to arrest individuals violating these laws and to prosecute them in the state where the violation occurred. The law will take effect upon passage and requires Connecticut to enact a similar law for reciprocity.
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