b"2 0 2 1 C o n n e c t i c u tBOATERS GUIDE 2021 ConnecticutA digest of boating laws and regulations Boater's GuideDepartment of Energy & Environmental Protection Rules and ResourcesState of ConnecticutBoating Division Ned Lamont, Governor Peter B. 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Welcome to the 2021 Connecticut Boaters This guide is intended to provide a summary of the most pertinent laws and regulations concerning boating, and to provide informationGuide. This joint venture between the Connecticut on these opportunities in Connecticut. No attempt has been made to employ the exact wording of laws and regulations, nor to provideDepartment of Energy & Environmental their complete listing. For legal purposes the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the General Statues of Connecticut must be consulted. 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