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Originally Posted by tlapinski
This initially came up in January, 2020. At that time I wrote the following on the subject after speaking with a DEEP representative: https://www.thefisherman.com/article...s-enforcement/
The problem as the law is written, as noted in my editor's log, is that with the higher fine associated with the misdemeanor it needs to go to court to be issued, and we all now where fishery violations go when they go to court (straight out the window!). With the fine being dropped but issued as an infraction it falls in line with other species in CT and actually has a grater result. You actually get more out of less. |
Toby,
Thank you for providing your insight and clarification on this issue.
Although I feel that the penalties for violators should be much harsher
as most do, this seems to be headed in a positive direction.