If the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection determines that trade in Connecticut of raw elephant ivory or products manufactured or derived from elephant ivory contributes to the extinction or endangerment of elephants, he shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to regulate such trade.
(P.A. 89-224, S. 20, 22; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)
History: Pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 495 - Endangered Species
Section 26-303. - Findings. Policy.
Section 26-304. - Definitions.
Section 26-305. - Program for the protection of endangered and threatened species.
Section 26-309. - State acquisition of essential habitat. Management.
Section 26-311. - Taking of endangered or threatened species. Construction of chapter.
Section 26-312. - Violation. Order. Hearing.
Section 26-314. - Natural Area Preserves Advisory Committee.
Section 26-315. - Elephant ivory.