Title 21a, Title 21a: Consumer Protection

Sec. 21a-11. (Formerly Sec. 19-171). Powers and duties of commissioner. (a)(1) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may, subject to the provisions of chapter 67, employ such agents and assistants as are necessary to enforce the provisions of the general statutes wherein the co…

Sec. 21a-11a. Complaints against new home construction contractors, home improvement contractors and salesmen and unregistered persons. Study. Report. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Consumer Protection or the commissioner's duly aut…

Sec. 21a-11b. Issuance of license, permit, certification or registration to certain persons with license, permit, certification or registration from another United States jurisdiction. Requirements. (a) An occupational or professional license, permit, certification or registratio…

Sec. 21a-12. (Formerly Sec. 19-170f). Use of chemicals in removing soot from chimneys and flues. (a) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection is directed to prepare and enforce reasonable regulations for the safe manufacture, storage, transportation and use of chemical, mineral or…

Sec. 21a-12a. Training and education program on playground safety. Regulations. (a) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall develop a training and education program on playground safety issues. Such program may be presented annually. A representative from each municipality …

Sec. 21a-12b. Reusable food and beverage containers containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; enforcement. (a) For the purposes of this section, “reusable food or beverage container” means a receptacle for storing food or beverages, including, but not limited to, baby bottles, spill-p…

Sec. 21a-12c. Infant formula and baby food receptacles containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; existing inventory; enforcement. (a) For the purposes of this section, (1) “infant formula” means a milk-based or soy-based powder, concentrated liquid or ready-to-feed substitute for huma…

Sec. 21a-12d. Children's jewelry containing cadmium: Prohibition; enforcement. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Cadmium” means elemental cadmium and any compounds or alloys which contain cadmium; and (2) “Children's jewelry” means any jewelry, including charms, bracelets, pendan…

Sec. 21a-12e. Thermal receipt paper containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; enforcement. (a) For the purposes of this section, “thermal receipt paper” or “cash register receipt paper” means any paper that is used by a commercial entity to issue a mechanically produced record of a co…

Sec. 21a-12f. Program for collection and disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals. Public awareness campaign. Regulations. (a) The Department of Consumer Protection shall, in consultation with the Connecticut Pharmacists Association and the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, deve…

Sec. 21a-12g. Documents re safe storage of prescription drugs, cannabis and cannabis products. Publication. Not later than December 1, 2022, the Department of Consumer Protection shall develop documents concerning the safe storage by consumers of (1) prescription drugs, as define…

Sec. 21a-1a. Commissioner and Department of Consumer Protection substituted for former commissioner and department. (a)(1) Wherever the term “Department of Public Safety” is used in the following general statutes, the term “Department of Consumer Protection” shall be substituted …

Sec. 21a-1b. Commissioner and Department of Consumer Protection substituted for former executive director and division. (a)(1) Wherever the term “executive director of the Division of Special Revenue” is used in the following general statutes, the term “Commissioner of Consumer P…

Sec. 21a-1c. Appointment of director. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may appoint a director to perform such functions as the commissioner shall delegate to implement and administer the provisions of sections 7-169 to 7-186, inclusive, and chapters 226, 226b and 229a. Suc…

Sec. 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 enforcement actions. (a) A toll-free teleph…

Sec. 21a-3. (Formerly Sec. 19-171c). Division of Consumer Education. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall establish a Division of Consumer Education to provide free extension courses for the public in consumer economics and consumer finances to develop an awareness of de…

Sec. 21a-3a. Public awareness campaign for elderly consumers re resistance to marketing tactics and scams. The Department of Consumer Protection, in collaboration with the Department of Aging and Disability Services, shall conduct a public awareness campaign, within available fun…

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

Sec. 21a-5. (Formerly Sec. 19-171d). Federal funds, separate account authorized. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection is authorized to do all things necessary to apply for, qualify for and accept any federal funds made available or allotted under any federal act for any projec…

Sec. 21a-6. (Formerly Sec. 19-171e). Boards and commissions within Department of Consumer Protection. The following boards shall be within the Department of Consumer Protection: (1) The Architectural Licensing Board established under chapter 390; (2) Repealed by P.A. 93-151, S. 3…

Sec. 21a-7. (Formerly Sec. 19-171f). Powers and duties of boards and commissions within Department of Consumer Protection. (a) Each board or commission within the Department of Consumer Protection under section 21a-6 shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Each board or c…

Sec. 21a-8. (Formerly Sec. 19-171g). Department's and commissioner's powers and duties re boards and commissions. (a) The Department of Consumer Protection shall have the following powers and duties with regard to each board or commission transferred to the Department of Consumer…

Sec. 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 e…

Sec. 21a-8b. Agreement with Attorney General re funding to enforce provisions re sale, offer and delivery of cannabis. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 21a-8a, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall, upon request by the Attorney General, execute an agreement with …

Sec. 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 anticompetitive effect. Definitions. (a) …