Connecticut § 26-77 - Taking of waterfowl in open coastal waters.
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§ 26-77. Taking of waterfowl in open coastal waters.
Sec. 26-77. Taking of waterfowl in open coastal waters. The commissioner may establish and define by regulation, for the purpose of controlling waterfowl hunting, zones on either side of the lines fixed by it to distinguish open coastal waters beyond outer harbor limits where certain species of waterfowl may be taken during the open season. The area shoreward of such lines established by the commissioner and the mainland or shore shall, for the purpose of this section, be known as coastal waters within outer harbor limits and the area seaward of such lines shall be known as open coastal waters beyond outer harbor limits.
(1949, S. 2490d; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 270.)
History: 1971 act substituted references to environmental protection commissioner for references to board of fisheries and game.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 26-77 ("Taking of waterfowl in open coastal waters.") 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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