AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION TO BUY AND SELL CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE LOBSTERS.

HB 5529 allows Connecticut merchants to sell lobsters harvested in other states, provided those lobsters meet the size requirements of the state where they were caught. Merchants must also follow Connecticut's documentation rules for lobster sales. The bill directly affects seafood businesses seeking to source lobsters from out-of-state waters. It creates a clear regulatory pathway for interstate lobster commerce while maintaining Connecticut's documentation standards.