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CT HB06484

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits hand-harvesting of horseshoe crabs and their eggs from Connecticut waters, effective October 1, 2023.
  • Allows the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to issue permits for hand-harvesting for educational or scientific purposes if determined not to harm the horseshoe crab population.
  • Establishes a fine of $25 per specimen taken in violation of the harvesting prohibition.
  • Assigns the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection responsibility for enforcing the provisions.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Certain Harvesting Of Horseshoe Crabs.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/7/2023

Committee Referrals

Environment1/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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