Connecticut HB05332 prohibits extending limbs over vessel gunwales and increases fines for vessel abandonment.

Connecticut HB05332 introduces a new rule prohibiting individuals from extending any limb over the gunwale of a vessel while it is in operation, with a fine of one hundred dollars for violations. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to increase the minimum fine for abandoning a vessel from three hundred dollars to seven hundred fifty dollars, with a maximum fine of one thousand dollars. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Connecticut HB05332 prohibits extending limbs over vessel gunwales and increases fines for vessel abandonment.

Connecticut HB05332 introduces a new rule prohibiting individuals from extending any limb over the gunwale of a vessel while it is in operation, with a fine of one hundred dollars for violations. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to increase the minimum fine for abandoning a vessel from three hundred dollars to seven hundred fifty dollars, with a maximum fine of one thousand dollars. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.