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CT HB05722

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing prohibition on taking oysters less than three inches long, except for oysters grown in confined aquaculture systems.

  • Preserves existing exceptions allowing the taking of undersized oysters for sale, transplant, and relay for aquaculture purposes within state waters.

  • Grants the Commissioner of Agriculture authority to adopt regulations to implement this provision in accordance with Chapter 54.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environment1/21/2015

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