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Originally Posted by JohnR
Can RIDEM do anything on boats coming into state waters from fishing in the EEZ? Though the NY anglers (and others) would likely go around state waters
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That's one thing I am trying to find out. Several years ago there was the sting conducted by the DEM in which they busted boats for fishing in the EEZ. Sucks if it has to come to this, though, as the state is already burdened enough with enforcement. I am shocked every month when I get the DEM report to see all the crap they are taxed with. From vehicular to warrants to parole violations and the like, it's amazing they have any time to deal with environmental issues.
For example, this is form the September 2017 report:
Violation Citations Issued
State Property Violations (Parking, Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct, Dumping/Littering, etc.) 17
Motor Vehicle 1
Boating Violations 10
ATV Violations 5
Marijuana 3
Freshwater Fishing Violations 0
Salt Water Fishing Violations 2
CRMC Beach Violations 5
Hunting Violations 0
Total 43
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