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CT HB05300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Crisco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes Slow-No-Wake speed limit requirement for vessels operating in two designated areas of the Mystic River: between Mystic Harbor entrance and Red Navigation Marker No. 22 (excluding Beebe Cove), and from Red Navigation Buoy No. 26 northward to Green Navigation Buoy No. 53
  • Defines Mystic Harbor entrance boundaries using specific geographic reference points including Mouse Island, Whale Rock, Ram Island, and Mason Point
  • Classifies violations of the speed limit requirement as infractions, with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection responsible for administration under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 268
  • Authorizes harbor masters, conservation officers, state police, municipal police, town marine officers, and lake patrolmen to enforce the new speed limit provision
  • Repeals Section 15-16 of the general statutes (specific content not detailed in text provided)

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Speed Limits Of Boats On The Mystic River.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/12/2011
Environment1/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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