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Rhode Island General Laws Title 20. Fish and Wildlife § 20-16-3. Possession of ferrets prohibited

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No person shall own or have in his or her possession in this state a European ferret, nor shall any person use ferrets in hunting any game in this state. In addition to the penalties provided in § 20-1-16, any person violating the provisions of this section shall forfeit the ferret(s). The director may, upon application, give special permission for ownership and possession of a European ferret.

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