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CT SB00586
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that wildlife damage to crops must occur "during the night" and that daytime control must be "impracticable" before the commissioner can issue permits for wildlife control
- Expands permit eligibility to include wildlife causing unreasonable damage to livestock, poultry, or bees, in addition to agricultural crops
- Authorizes the commissioner to determine the method and time of day for wildlife control, including the use of lights between sunset and sunrise
- Permits may be issued to any qualified person designated by the landowner or lessee, who must comply with permit conditions and remain on the property where damage is occurring
- Permits do not apply to deer, and persons holding permits may retain any wildlife taken; effective October 1, 2019
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Control Of Nuisance Wildlife.
Last Action
Senate Rejected
5/21/2019
Committee Referrals
Environment1/25/2019
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