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CT HB05341

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits holding cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) in captivity for display, performance, or entertainment purposes, effective October 1, 2020
  • Bans breeding, impregnation, and artificial insemination of captive cetaceans, as well as export, transport, or sale of cetaceans except to comparable North American facilities or as authorized by federal law
  • Exempts cetaceans already in the state on the effective date and those held by accredited educational or scientific institutions for rehabilitation after rescue or stranding
  • Requires immediate notification to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection upon rescue or acquisition of cetaceans; rehabilitated animals must be returned to the wild when possible or used only for science-based educational presentations
  • Penalties include misdemeanor charges and fines up to $2,000 for violations

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Sale And Breeding Of Certain Cetaceans.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

2/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Environment2/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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