CT HB05332

Prohibits extending any limb over the gunwale of a vessel while it is in operation, with a $100 fine for violations

Increases fines for abandoning a vessel from $300-$500 to $750-$1,000, with an exception for abandonments occurring during declared emergencies

Authorizes the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to recover reasonable costs from the last owner of record for abandoned vessel recovery and associated environmental remediation

Allows state or municipal law enforcement agencies to recover costs associated with abandoned vessels

Effective date: October 1, 2026