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CT SB00174

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Connecticut General Statutes Section 26-227 effective October 1, 2013
  • Prohibits the use of bamboo stakes as an alternative to buoys for marking shellfish beds in Long Island Sound
  • Requires shellfish bed markers to be buoys visible above mean high water with owner initials, lot numbers, and directional indicators
  • Maintains requirement that intermediate line buoys be spaced no more than 800 feet apart
  • Establishes a fine of up to $100 for violations of shellfish bed marking requirements

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Use Of Bamboo Stakes To Mark Shellfish Beds In Long Island Sound.

Last Action

Public Hearing 01/30

1/25/2013

Committee Referrals

Environment1/17/2013

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