Connecticut General Statutes/Title 26/Chapter 490/Section 26-64

CGS § 26-64. Fine for violations. Exception.

Any person who violates any provision of this part for which no other penalty is provided shall be fined eighty-seven dollars, except that any person who takes, attempts to take or assists in taking any fish or bait species in violation of subsection (a) of section 26-27, such fine shall be suspended and the case dismissed for any first time violator who provides proof of purchase of the requisite license subsequent to the violation but prior to the imposition of such fine.

Short History

(1949 Rev., S. 4884; 1957, P.A. 444; P.A. 95-119, S. 5; P.A. 10-3, S. 72; P.A. 11-74, S. 7.)

Long History

History: P.A. 95-119 deleted a provision re making false statements, deleted a provision re imprisonment and set the fine at $77; P.A. 10-3 increased fine from $77 to $87, effective April 14, 2010; P.A. 11-74 added exception to fine for first time violators who take, attempt to take or assist in taking any fish or bait species in violation of Sec. 26-27(a) and who provide proof of purchase of the requisite license subsequent to the violation but prior to imposition of the fine.

Citations

Cited. 6 CS 252.

*From the nature of specific provisions throughout chapter, it is apparent that legislature intended to occupy the field of wildlife management, and regulation of hunting is an integral part of the overall wildlife management plan. 46 CS 588.

Conflict between municipal hunting ordinance and board regulation resolved in favor of regulation since alleged violation occurred on tidewater lands. 3 Conn. Cir. Ct. 413.

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