S.2352

Prohibits the importation, disbursement, distribution, or sale, of any species of non-native (exotic) terrestrial invasive plants.

Complete·6/19/26

Rhode Island S2352 prohibits the importation, sale, and distribution of non-native invasive plants.

Rhode Island S2352 amends the General Laws to prohibit the importation, transportation, disbursement, distribution, sale, or purchase of any species of non-native (exotic) terrestrial invasive plants. The director is tasked with defining these plants and promulgating rules and regulations governing the prohibition. Violations of this section are punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500). The prohibition and its enforcement will not become effective until the rules and regulations governing the prohibition and its applicability take effect.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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7 Nay

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9 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Consideration

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Jun 19

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

House

House passed Sub A in concurrence