In RI, where I would imagine the same Federal policy exists as in Ma., if you have a Fed HMS permit you do not need a state license.
I won't be getting a license nor will I ask anyone fishing on my boat to get one. I'm registered as far as I know.
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http://www.fifthestateci.com/clients...t.Sheet.RI.pdf
This is the NOAA fact sheet!!!
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