(a) The commissioner may conduct investigations and hold hearings on any matter under the provisions of this chapter. The commissioner may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, compel testimony and order the production of books, records and documents. If any person refuses to appear, to testify or to produce any book, record, paper or document when so ordered, upon application of the commissioner, a judge of the Superior Court may make such order as may be appropriate to aid in the enforcement of this section.
(b) The Attorney General, at the request of the commissioner, is authorized to apply in the name of the state of Connecticut to the Superior Court for an order temporarily or permanently restraining and enjoining any person from violating any provision of this chapter.
(P.A. 79-606, S. 7, 14; P.A. 98-3, S. 66.)
History: P.A. 98-3 made a technical change in Subsec. (a).
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 400 - Home Improvement Contractors
Section 20-418. - Short title: Home Improvement Act.
Section 20-419. - *(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) Definitions.
Section 20-423. - Hearing on denial of certificate. Subsequent application.
Section 20-424. - Investigations. Powers of commissioner. Injunctions.
Section 20-426. - Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew registration; grounds.
Section 20-426a. - Posting of bond by contractor.
Section 20-429a. - Certain solicitation practices prohibited.
Section 20-430. - Commissioner to adopt regulations.