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CT HB05122

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits property owners from allowing golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) to grow beyond the boundaries of their property, effective October 1, 2012.
  • Establishes a fine for violations of the growth restriction, with the dollar amount to be determined.
  • Requires retailers selling golden bamboo to provide purchasers with a disclosure statement warning that the plant grows rapidly and may spread if not contained, and that it is unlawful to permit it to cross property lines.
  • Applies only to golden bamboo and is intended to prevent the plant from spreading onto neighboring properties.

Legislative Description

An Act Regulating The Growth And Sale Of Golden Bamboo.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment2/16/2012

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