Sec. 19a-337. (Formerly Sec. 19-312). Rubbish deposited in streams. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 19a-337. (Formerly Sec. 19-312). Rubbish deposited in streams. Any person who wilfully deposits material in any watercourse where it will naturally be carried to the land of another to his injury shall pay to the party injured thereby double damages and costs, unless, within a reasonable time after notice of the injury, he removes such material from such land.

      (1949 Rev., S. 4202.)

      History: Sec. 19-312 transferred to Sec. 19a-337 in 1983.

      See Sec. 7-147 re municipalities' power to prohibit obstructions in waterways.