Conn. Gen. Stat. Conn. Gen. Stat. Conn. Gen. Stat. 12-722, and Conn. Gen. Stat. Fishing industry means the catching, gathering, and processing of fish solely as a regular commercial business.
Commercial fisherman means any person, firm or corporation engaged in commercial fishing.
Commercial fishing means taking or attempting to take any finfish, crustacea, sea scallops, squid, horseshoe crabs, or bait species for commercial purposes or by the use of any commercial fishing gear. Commercial fishing vessels include any vessel with a certificate of documentation issued by the United States Coast Guard for coastwise fishery. Conn. Gen. Stat. Items not qualifying for exemption under Conn. Gen. Stat. Application for Commercial Fisherman Tax Exemption Permit, to claim the exemption.