SB 2352·RI·senate
AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY -- RHODE ISLAND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ACT
Signed into LawFiled Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: Mark McKenney (D)
Latest Action
Signed by Governor
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The law makes it illegal to bring, move, sell, or distribute any exotic invasive plant species on land or in freshwater within the state. The director of agriculture must define prohibited species, keep a public list, and set enforcement rules. Violators face fines up to $500, and the ban takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
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