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CT HB05305

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 26-227 of the general statutes effective October 1, 2012
  • Prohibits the use of stakes (including bamboo stakes) to mark shellfish grounds, requiring buoys visible above mean high water at each corner of shellfish lots instead
  • Requires each buoy to display the owner/lessee initials, lot number from the Commissioner of Agriculture's latest map, and directional indicators from the lot center
  • Mandates intermediate line buoys be placed no more than 800 feet apart as determined by the commissioner
  • Establishes a fine of not more than $100 for violations

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Use Of Bamboo Stakes To Mark Shellfish Grounds.

Last Action

Motion Failed JFS

3/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment2/24/2012

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