(a) The Department of Consumer Protection may issue fines of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars per violation, accept an offer in compromise, or take other actions permitted by the general statutes or the regulations of Connecticut state agencies if an online dating operator fails to comply with the provisions of sections 21a-435 to 21a-438, inclusive.
(b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, or the commissioner's designee, may conduct investigations and hold hearings on any matter under the provisions of this section and sections 21a-435 to 21a-438, inclusive. The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, 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 or document when so ordered, upon application of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, a judge of the Superior Court may make such order as may be appropriate to aid in the enforcement of this section.
(c) The Attorney General, at the request of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, may apply in the name of the state to the Superior Court for an order temporarily or permanently restraining and enjoining any person from violating any provision of this section and sections 21a-435 to 21a-438, inclusive.
(P.A. 22-82, S. 5.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 21a - Consumer Protection
Chapter 420l - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 21a-430. - Donation bins. Placement in public place. Notice required. Penalty.
Section 21a-433. - Snow removal and ice control services contracts.
Section 21a-435. - Online dating operator. Definitions.
Section 21a-436. - Online dating operator. Criminal background screening.
Section 21a-437. - Online dating operator. Safety awareness notification.
Section 21a-438. - Online dating operator. Means of communicating required notifications.