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Connecticut General Statutes Title 19A. Public Health and Well-Being § 19a-336. Obstruction of watercourse

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If any person unlawfully dams or obstructs a watercourse to the special damage of another, such diversion or obstruction shall be a common nuisance and may be abated as such. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be fined not more than seven dollars, and each week that such nuisance continues shall be a separate offense. If any person removes or injures a mill dam which is not a nuisance, he shall pay to the party injured double damages and double costs.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 19A. Public Health and Well-Being § 19a-336. Obstruction of watercourse - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-19a-public-health-and-well-being/ct-gen-st-sect-19a-336/

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