Politics & Government

Sen. Linares' Boating Industry Bill Now Law

Linares: "We want to do everything we can to attract more boaters to our state, and we want to make our state a more attractive place for people to store their boats."

The following is a press release was provided by the office of Sen. Art Linares:

The governor on June 26 signed into law a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Art Linares which will provide a boost to Connecticut’s marine industry.

The new law, which takes effect immediately:

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  • Extends the length of time that boats stored during the winter are exempt from sales and use tax.
  • Extends the sales tax exemption for storing noncommercial boats by two months, by starting the period sooner and ending it later. Under current law, the period runs from November 1 toApril 30. Under the new law, it runs from October 1 to May 31.
  • Extends the use tax exemption for boats brought into Connecticut only to be stored, maintained, or repaired, by ending the period one month later. Under current law, the period runs from October 1 to April 30. Under the new law, it runs from October 1 to May 31.

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Sen. Linares noted that the new law will have a particular benefit for his state senate district, which stretches from Portland to the shoreline. He said several marine-based businesses in the region could benefit from the change in the law.

“We want to do everything we can to attract more boaters to our state, and we want to make our state a more attractive place for people to store their boats,” Sen. Linares said. “That storage brings in additional work, jobs and revenue for our marinas. It also sparks an uptick in activity at area hotels, restaurants and small businesses.”

Sen. Linares pledged to continue to press for additional progress in this area in the 2014 legislative session. 

“We can and should do more to make our state a more appealing place for boaters,” Sen. Linares said. “We should make our policies more attractive than other states.  This will reinvigorate our tourism industry which is so crucial to local small business and jobs. I want Connecticut to be a magnet for boaters and for the boating industry.”


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