OLR Bill Analysis

sHB 5211

AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL SHELLFISH COMMISSIONS.

SUMMARY:

By law, local shellfish commissions must prepare and periodically update a shellfish management plan, which they must submit to the Department of Agriculture (DOAG) commissioner. This bill requires all management plan updates and any comments that DOAG makes regarding them to be in writing and subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

By law, any town, city, or borough, acting through its legislative body or board of selectmen, may establish a shellfish commission or join with other towns, cities, or boroughs in establishing one.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

Environment Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

Government Administration and Elections Committee

Joint Favorable