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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 15-129a

Required and authorized lights

Connecticut · General Statutes of Connecticut Chapter 268 — Boating · Status: effective

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 15-129a, Required and authorized lights, Connecticut, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2180676
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(a) Every vessel using state or federal waters shall comply with the following federal requirements, which are incorporated herein by reference, regarding the use of navigation lights: 33 USC 2020 to 2021, inclusive, as amended from time to time, 33 USC 2023 to 2029, inclusive, as amended from time to time, 33 USC 2038, as amended from time to time, and 33 CFR Part 84, as amended from time to time. (b) The visibility for the lights required by this section shall comply with 33 USC 2022 and 2038, as amended from time to time, and 33 CFR Part 84, as amended from time to time, which federal requirements are incorporated herein by reference. (c) When lights are required pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, no other lights shall be exhibited, except lights that (1) cannot be mistaken for the lights required pursuant to this section and do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of such required lights, and (2) do not interfere with the keeping of a proper lookout. (d) Every vessel shall comply with the requirements of 33 USC 2030, as amended from time to time, which requirements are incorporated herein by reference, regarding the exhibition of anchor lights when a vessel is at anchor or aground. (e) Flashing blue lights may be used by law enforcement vessels of the United States, this state or a political subdivision of this state in accordance with 33 CFR 88.11, as amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. (f) Flashing red and yellow light signals may be used by vessels engaged in government sanctioned public safety activities and commercial vessels performing similar functions in accordance with 33 CFR 88.12, which is incorporated herein by reference. (g) Violation of any provision of this section shall be an infraction.