Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 416 - Department of Consumer Protection
Section 21a-8a. - Consumer protection enforcement account.

(a) There is established an account to be known as the “consumer protection enforcement account”. The account may contain any moneys required by law to be deposited in the account. Any balance remaining in the account at the end of any fiscal year shall be carried forward in the account for the fiscal year next succeeding. The account shall be used by the Department of Consumer Protection to fund positions and other related expenses for the enforcement of Department of Consumer Protection licensing and registration laws.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes to the contrary, the amount of any civil penalty imposed or assessed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, his legally authorized representative or agent or a licensing board in the department, pursuant to sections 20-341, 21a-75, 21a-79, 21a-86g, 21a-96, 21a-236 and 21a-340 and any other provisions of titles 20, 21 and 21a, shall, upon deposit in the General Fund, be credited to the account established by subsection (a) of this section.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 91-12, S. 47, 55; P.A. 93-151, S. 1, 4; P.A. 94-68, S. 4; 94-95, S. 20; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, S. 146(c), (d); P.A. 04-169, S. 17; 04-189, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 93-151 extended the duration of the fund from July 1, 1992, to June 30, 1995, effective June 14, 1993; P.A. 94-68 amended Subsec. (a) to allow the fund to finance related expenses and amended Subsec. (b) to extend the duration of the fund indefinitely; P.A. 94-95 changed name of fund from “Consumer Protection Enforcement Fund” to “consumer protection enforcement account”; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6 and P.A. 04-169 replaced Commissioner and Department of Consumer Protection with Commissioner and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective July 1, 2004; P.A. 04-189 repealed Sec. 146 of June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, thereby reversing the merger of the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective June 1, 2004.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 21a - Consumer Protection

Chapter 416 - Department of Consumer Protection

Section 21a-1. (Formerly Sec. 19-170a). - Department and Commissioner of Consumer Protection. Department to be successor agency to Department of Public Safety, Division of Special Revenue and Gaming Policy Board re certain functions.

Section 21a-1a. - Commissioner and Department of Consumer Protection substituted for former commissioner and department.

Section 21a-1b. - Commissioner and Department of Consumer Protection substituted for former executive director and division.

Section 21a-1c. - Appointment of director.

Section 21a-2. (Formerly Sec. 19-170e). - Toll-free telephone line for consumer inquiries and complaints. Processing of consumer complaints and other matters. Notification to respondent. Fine for failure to respond. Notices of administrative enforcem...

Section 21a-3. (Formerly Sec. 19-171c). - Division of Consumer Education.

Section 21a-3a. - Public awareness campaign for elderly consumers re resistance to marketing tactics and scams.

Section 21a-4. (Formerly Sec. 19-171b). - Refund of fees for unused permits. Fine for payment by check or electronic funds transfer returned as uncollectible. Fine for late renewal of license, certificate or registration. Reinstatement of lapsed lice...

Section 21a-5. (Formerly Sec. 19-171d). - Federal funds, separate account authorized.

Section 21a-6. (Formerly Sec. 19-171e). - Boards and commissions within Department of Consumer Protection.

Section 21a-7. (Formerly Sec. 19-171f). - Powers and duties of boards and commissions within Department of Consumer Protection.

Section 21a-8. (Formerly Sec. 19-171g). - Department's and commissioner's powers and duties re boards and commissions.

Section 21a-8a. - Consumer protection enforcement account.

Section 21a-9. (Formerly Sec. 19-171h). - Uniform rules of procedure. Regulations re subjects within jurisdiction of boards and commissions within Department of Consumer Protection. Prohibited acts by practitioners. Rejection of decisions with antico...

Section 21a-10. (Formerly Sec. 19-171i). - Commissioner of Consumer Protection authorized to establish, combine or abolish divisions, sections or other units, exception. Deputy commissioner. Regulations re staggered schedule for renewal of licenses....

Section 21a-10a. - Retirement status license.

Section 21a-11. (Formerly Sec. 19-171). - Powers and duties of commissioner.

Section 21a-11a. - Complaints against new home construction contractors, home improvement contractors and salesmen and unregistered persons. Study. Report.

Section 21a-11b. - Issuance of license, permit, certification or registration to certain persons with license, permit, certification or registration from another United States jurisdiction. Requirements.

Section 21a-12. (Formerly Sec. 19-170f). - Use of chemicals in removing soot from chimneys and flues.

Section 21a-12a. - Training and education program on playground safety. Regulations.

Section 21a-12b. - Reusable food and beverage containers containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; enforcement.

Section 21a-12c. - Infant formula and baby food receptacles containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; existing inventory; enforcement.

Section 21a-12d. - Children's jewelry containing cadmium: Prohibition; enforcement.

Section 21a-12e. - Thermal receipt paper containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; enforcement.

Section 21a-12f. - Program for collection and disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals. Public awareness campaign. Regulations.

Section 21a-12g. - Documents re safe storage of prescription drugs, cannabis and cannabis products. Publication.