AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN BOATING REGULATIONS.

Summary

Effective Oct. 1, 2026, the law makes it illegal to extend any limb over the gunwale of a vessel in operation, with a $100 fine for violations. It also increases penalties for abandoning a vessel to $750‑$1,000 (except during a declared emergency) and authorizes the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to charge the last recorded owner for recovery and environmental remediation costs. The measures target boat operators and owners to improve safety and reduce abandoned‑boat hazards.

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