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CT HB05087

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 26-225 to expand shellfish theft penalties from oysters specifically to all shellfish species
  • Establishes daytime unlawful taking of planted or cultivated shellfish penalties at a fine not exceeding $300 or up to one year imprisonment
  • Establishes nighttime unlawful taking of shellfish penalties at a fine not exceeding $500 or up to one year imprisonment
  • Repeals and replaces Section 26-226 to expand penalties for injuring shellfish enclosures and removing marking buoys or stakes to apply to all shellfish, not just oysters
  • Establishes first offense penalty of up to $250 fine for willfully injuring shellfish enclosures or removing shells, with subsequent offenses classified as Class C misdemeanors

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Stealing Of Shellfish.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/19

2/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Environment2/11/2014

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