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Connecticut General Statutes Title 26. Fisheries and Game § 26-234b. Taking of eastern oysters.  Regulations

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No person may take eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from the waters of this state which are less than three inches long or which are otherwise not ready for harvest, as determined by the Commissioner of Agriculture, except that the taking of such oysters for sale, transplant and relay for aquaculture purposes within the waters of the state shall not be prohibited.  The Commissioner of Agriculture may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54,   1 to carry out the purposes of this section.

1  C.G.S.A. § 4-166 et seq.

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