AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO AQUACULTURE-RELATED STATUTES AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FARMING-RELATED PROGRAMS.

Summary

The legislation updates how shellfish harvesting areas are declared closed, restricted, or prohibited because of contamination. It requires the department to publish closures in local newspapers, file notices with town officials, post signs, and update the agency website, and it gives the Agriculture Commissioner emergency authority to close areas after consulting the Public Health Commissioner. The goal is to improve public awareness and protect health.

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