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House sends oyster-size study and bait-dealer fixes to governor; bill allows local procurement of certain bait species
Connecticut House of Representatives · May 13, 2025
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Summary
HB 6222 directs an agriculture review of UConn Avery Point Sea Grant research on minimum eastern-oyster harvest size and updates bait-dealer licensing to allow restaurants to procure certain species (for example green crabs) locally; supporters emphasized sustainability and benefits to local seafood businesses.
The House passed HB 6222, which asks the Commissioner of Agriculture to review a UConn Avery Point Sea Grant study and recommend a minimum size for eastern-oyster harvests to support sustainable fisheries. The bill also clarifies…
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