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CT HB06812
Bill
Status
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection from issuing any permits or licenses for otter trawl fishing in Connecticut's marine waters, effective July 1, 2023.
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Bars residents of states that issue commercial otter trawl fishing licenses from obtaining otter trawl fishing permits in Connecticut's marine waters.
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Prohibits issuance of commercial licenses or permits for gill nets and long lines in Connecticut's marine waters, effective July 1, 2023, with an exception for long lines used in aquaculture.
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Prevents residents of states that issue commercial licenses for gill nets and long lines from obtaining these licenses in Connecticut's marine waters.
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting The Issuance Of Otter Trawl Fishing Permits And Certain Gill Net And Long Line Licenses In The Marine Waters Of The State.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/10
3/6/2023