SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 130 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Recreational saltwater fishing” the following definition:- “Recreational shell fishing area”, an area designated for the non-commercial taking or attempted taking of shellfish for personal or family use; provided, however, that the shellfish are not sold, traded or bartered.
SECTION 12. Said chapter 130 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 20A the following section:- Section 20B. Cities and towns shall have exclusive jurisdiction of recreational shell fishing areas, including but not limited to safety,
monitoring and testing standards for shellfish.
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