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Governor vetoes saltwater fishing fee
Says free fishing is Rhode Islanders' birthright
Updated: Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 6:26 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 6:17 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Governor Don Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would require Rhode Islanders to purchase a $7 license for recreational saltwater fishing.
The leigslation was approved by the General Assembly during a special session last week.
In his veto message, the governor calls saltwater fishing a "birthright" for Rhode Islanders.
The state already requires an $18 license fee for freshwater fishing.
Democrats hold enough votes to override the veto, but it's unclear whether lawmakers will do so.
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