[DEM-Coastal] Commercial license renewal

[DEM-Coastal]

Attention Marine Fishers,

The 2025 commercial marine fishing license renewal deadline date is fast approaching.  License holders in the following categories must renew no later than February 28, 2025:


  *   Multipurpose Licenses (MPURP)
  *   Resident Standard Fishing Licenses (RSTND)
  *   Nonresident Standard Fishing Licenses (NRSTND)
  *   Commercial Over 65 Shellfish Licenses (SFO65)

Failure to renew these licenses by February 28, 2025 will result in the assessment of a $200.00 late fee if license holders renew during the 60-day grace period from March 1, 2025 through April 29, 2025. The $200.00 late fee is in addition to the statutory license fee.

Please note Student Shellfish License holders (STUDSF) have until June 30, 2025 to obtain a new or renewed license. There is no grace period for Student Shellfish Licenses.

All commercial fishers must be in reporting compliance prior to renewal of their commercial license (see Part 2 - Commercial Marine Fishing Licenses, Landing Permits, and Party and Charter Licenses<https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/250-90-00-2>; section 2.7.8).  Questions regarding compliance should be directed to the DEM Division of Marine Fisheries<https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/marine-fisheries> at 401-423-1923 or 401-423-1926.


James O'Connor
Superintendent of State Piers
RI Department of Environmental Management
Division of Coastal Resources
(401) 782-4492
Cell (401) 328-6958
James.Oconnor at dem.ri.gov<mailto:James.Oconnor at dem.ri.gov>

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