b"2 0 2 0 C o n n e c t i c u tBOATERS GUIDE 2020 CONNECTICUTA digest of boating laws and regulations BOATER'S GUIDEDepartment of Energy & Environmental Protection Rules and ResourcesState of ConnecticutBoating Division Ned Lamont, Governor Peter Francis Department of Energy &Boating DirectorEnvironmental Protection Connecticut Department of www.ct.gov/deep/boatingKatie Dykes, CommissionerEditor Energy & Environmental ProtectionMichael Lambert, Bureau ChiefGwendolynn FlynnEnvironmental Analyst Top cover photo by David Ossias in Long Island Sound.Lower photo by Jeff Martin at Great Island, Old Lyme, CTThe Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, providing programs and services in a fair and impartial manner. In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, DEEP makes every effort to provide equally effective services for persons with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aidsor services, or information by voice or TTY/TDD, should call 860-424-3000 . About this GuideThis guide is intended to provide a summary of the most pertinent laws and regulations concerning boating, and to provide informationWelcome to the 2020 Connecticut Boaters on these opportunities in Connecticut. No attempt has been made to employ the exact wording of laws and regulations, nor to provideGuide. This joint venture between the Connecticut their complete listing. For legal purposes the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the General Statues of Connecticut must beDepartment of Energy & Environmental consulted. A listing of the General Statutes of Connecticut can be found on the Connecticut General Assembly webiste at www.cga.ct.gov and information on state regulations is at https://eregulations.ct.gov. Protection and Turley Custom Media opens many new doors.Turley Custom Media, a division of Turley DIRECTORY OF BOATING SERVICES Publications, Inc., a multi-faceted printing company, works to bring creative solutions to DEPARTMENTOFENERGY&ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION expand your audience. Turley Custom Media BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION supports CTDEEP with the design, layout and BOATING DIVISION editing of the Connecticut Boaters Guide, while managing the marketing and advertising sales to 333 Ferry Road, P.O. Box 280, Old Lyme 06371-0280860-434-8638 companies and organizations relevant to you, the DEEP Website: www.ct.gov/deepFAX: 860-434-3501DEEP Boating Website: www.ct.gov/deep/boatingreader.E-mail: deep.boating@ct.gov Advertising revenue not only generates savings, it also lowers production costs, allowing LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION DEEP Marine Headquarters, CTDEEP to focus funding on what really matters 333 Ferry Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371keeping Connecticuts waterways safe, clean and EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 860-434-8638 MF, 84 pm fun for all boaters!DEEP Western District Headquarters, We welcome your feedback or advertising (24 HOURS) 230 Plymouth Rd., Harwinton, CT 06791860-424-3333 860-485-0226 M-F, 8:30-4pm interests. Please contact us at 800-824-6548 or ctboaters@turley.com. You can report violations of boating laws and regulationsOTHER DEEP SERVICESto Emergency Communications. Include the following infor- DEEP SPILL INFORMATION 866-337-7745 Turle ymation when you call: (1) the registration number of theDEEP Land and Water Resources Divisionviolator, (2) the violation, (3) the date, time, location, and (4)(Harbor/Harbormaster Information, Mooring and Dock your name and address. Permits), 860-424-3034DEEP Fisheries Division (Inland) 860-424-3474Administration (Hartford) 860-424-3012 (Marine) 860-434-6043CUSTOMMEDIAEastern District (Marlborough) DEEP Store (Maps and Publications) 860-424-3555East of CT River & Middlesex County 860-295-9523 DEEP State Parks Division 860-424-3200 PRESIDENTMarine District (Old Lyme) DEEP Wildlife Division 860-424-3011Connecticut shoreline towns 860-434-0316 National Response Center Sewage Spills 800-424-8802 Keith P. TurleyWestern District (Harwinton) OTHER AGENCIES GROUP PUBLISHERWest of Connecticut River 860-485-0226United States Coast Guard (USCG)Natalee S. RobertsDEEP PROCESSING OFFICES (Marine Radio VHF Channel 16)USCG Sector Long Island Sound 203-468-4401 ART DIRECTORDEEP Eastern District Headquarters, USCG Station Eatons Neck (NY) 631-261-6959 Deanna B. Sloat209 Hebron Rd., Marlborough, CT 06447 USCG Station New Haven (CT) 203-468-4498USCG Station New London (CT) 860-442-4471(Boating certificates processed Tuesday, Wednesday A DIVISION OFand Thursday) 860-295-9523, 8:304 pm Department of Motor VehiclesDEEP Licensing & Revenue,(Vessel Registration Information) 860-263-571879 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106-5127Department of Revenue Services(Boat Sales & Use Tax Information) 860-297-5962860-424-3105, MF, 94 pm Office of Secretary of the State 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069(Vessel Lien Information) 860-509-6004 800.824.6548turley.com42020 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE"