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CT HB05722
Bill
Status
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 26-234b of the general statutes to allow harvesting of eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) that are two and one-half inches in length if cultivated in a confined apparatus prior to harvesting.
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Maintains existing prohibition on taking oysters less than three inches long, except for oysters grown in confined aquaculture systems.
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Preserves existing exceptions allowing the taking of undersized oysters for sale, transplant, and relay for aquaculture purposes within state waters.
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Grants the Commissioner of Agriculture authority to adopt regulations to implement this provision in accordance with Chapter 54.
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Takes effect October 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
An Act Authorizing The Taking Of Certain Oysters That Are Two And One-half Inches In Length.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/20
3/16/2015