{
 "state": "CT",
 "name": "Connecticut",
 "agency": "CT DEEP State Parks",
 "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
 "entries": [
  {
   "id": "us-ct:state_parks:metal_detecting",
   "jurisdiction": "Connecticut State Parks",
   "agency": "CT DEEP State Parks",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "CT",
   "hobby": "metal_detecting",
   "status": "restricted_areas",
   "summary": "Metal detecting is generally allowed without a permit under DEEP collecting guidelines: surface collection, limited hand-digging in beach sand, and refilling holes. It is prohibited at a list of named parks, including Bluff Point, Dinosaur and Gillette Castle.",
   "permit": "None, but follow the guidelines.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://eregulations.ct.gov/eRegsPortal/Browse/getDocument?guid=%7B308B0F99-0000-CF81-9CDE-EB6EF8D835BD%7D"
   ],
   "notes": "The guideline details came from a search summary citing a non-official site; verify the exact list against DEEP.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "index_only",
   "verification_notes": "Official regs (23-4-1) don't mention detectors and ban disturbing earth unless DEEP authorizes it. The DEEP Policy #312 text was seen only as a third-party reproduction.",
   "needs_review": true,
   "unreachable_sources": {}
  },
  {
   "id": "us-ct:state_parks:drones",
   "jurisdiction": "Connecticut State Parks",
   "agency": "CT DEEP State Parks",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "CT",
   "hobby": "drones",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "summary": "Drones are prohibited in state parks unless DEEP specifically authorizes them. Public recreational use isn't authorized through the special use process.",
   "permit": "None for recreation.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/recreation-information/use-of-remote-controlled-aircraft-or-drones"
   ],
   "notes": "",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read the DEEP drone page.",
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  }
 ]
}