Connecticut § 53-320 - Distribution of noxious seeds or poisons.
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§ 53-320. Distribution of noxious seeds or poisons.
Sec. 53-320. Distribution of noxious seeds or poisons. No person shall spread, distribute, sow, have in his possession or deliver to another, with malicious intent, any seeds of foul or noxious plants, or spread or distribute poisons upon the land or trees of another except for the purpose of spraying such trees. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class D felony.
(1949 Rev., S. 8621; P.A. 13-258, S. 115.)
History: P.A. 13-258 changed penalty from fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years to a class D felony.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53-320 ("Distribution of noxious seeds or poisons.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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