AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CROPS AND LIVESTOCK FROM CERTAIN WILDLIFE.

Summary

The bill lets Connecticut’s Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection issue permits for lethal removal of wildlife that has harmed or threatens farms, livestock or beehives, but only if owners first tried reasonable non‑lethal protections. It also clarifies when deadly force may be used against bears. The measure aims to protect agricultural producers while safeguarding protected species.

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