All wild birds and wild animals seized under the provision of this title, that were taken, possessed, or kept in violation of the law, shall be forfeited to the state in the manner provided by law, and disposed of by the director at his or her discretion.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-17-11
Forfeiture of unlawfully possessed animals
P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
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