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CT HB05400

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits intentionally dismantling a stone wall without authorization from the owner(s), with boundary walls considered jointly owned by adjacent parcel owners
  • Prohibits stealing stones from stone walls
  • Defines "stone wall" as a vertical structure of aligned natural stone with consistent stone type, joint width, construction, and size distribution
  • Violations constitute a class D misdemeanor
  • Courts may order restitution including the value of damaged/stolen stones, labor and materials for repairs, and other reasonable expenses to restore the wall to its prior condition
  • Effective October 1, 2023

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Preservation Of Stone Walls In The State.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 522

5/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/12/2023
Environment1/17/2023

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