# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-241: Sec. 26-241. Name of owner to appear on stakes, buoys and markers. Buoy specifications

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T26_C492_S26-241

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-241
- **Heading:** Sec. 26-241. Name of owner to appear on stakes, buoys and markers. Buoy specifications
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 26 / Chapter 492 / Section 26-241

## Text

(b) A buoy marking oyster, clam or mussel beds pursuant to subsection (a) of this section or section 26-240 shall be constructed with rigid polystyrene foam or similar buoyant material. Such buoy shall support a vertical pole extending not less than ten feet above the top of such buoy and shall be tethered by a rope or line to an anchoring device of sufficient weight to maintain the position of the buoy. The vertical pole shall not exceed three and one-half inches in diameter at any point and shall not be constructed of a metallic material. A durable waterproof flag not less than six inches in height and eight inches in length shall be affixed to the top of the pole.

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