Connecticut § 50-8 - Marine vegetable deposits.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 50-8 — Marine vegetable deposits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-8. Marine vegetable deposits.
Sec. 50-8. Marine vegetable deposits. No right in any marine vegetable deposit, thrown up by the sea or by a navigable river, shall be acquired by any person by his gathering it together upon any public beach, unless he removes it within twenty-four hours thereafter.
(1949 Rev., S. 7293.)
Seaweed drifted on his land, belongs to riparian owner; cast upon seashore belongs to the gatherer, but failure to remove within 24 hours destroys his title. 34 C. 422. Manure abandoned on highway belongs to gatherer, and he may remove it within reasonable time. 37 C. 500.
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 50-8
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 50-8 cover?
Section 50-8 ("Marine vegetable deposits.") 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.
How do I cite Connecticut § 50-8?
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Is this the official text of Connecticut law?
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