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CT HB05405
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Maria Horn
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AI Summary
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Prohibit the intentional feeding, attracting, or enticing of black bears, including continued unintentional attraction after receiving notification to cease such activities, with an exception for growing agricultural products and raising livestock.
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Expand circumstances under which the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may issue permits to landowners or lessees for taking nuisance bears when there is unreasonable damage to agricultural products or livestock and nonlethal methods are not practicable.
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Clarify that a person may justify the use of physical force against a wild animal such as a black bear in self-defense.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Intentional Feeding, Attracting Or Enticing Of Black Bears, The Taking Of Bears That Damage Agricultural Products Or Livestock And The Use Of Force Against Wildlife.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
1/17/2023