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CT SB00421

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall adopt regulations requiring sport fishermen to use nonoffset circle hooks when live-lining, chumming, or using fish, crabs, worms, and processed baits for striped bass and blue fish

  • Nonoffset circle hook requirement applies to live-lining and chumming methods, as well as processed baits when not live-lining

  • Regulations take effect upon passage of the bill

  • Commissioner shall develop regulations in accordance with chapter 54 of Connecticut's general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Use Of Circle Fish Hooks.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/16

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Environment3/5/2020

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