Title 32, Title 32: Commerce and Economic and Community Development

Sec. 32-1d. Deputy commissioner, appointment and functions. The commissioner shall appoint a Deputy Commissioner of Economic and Community Development who shall be qualified by training and experience for the duties of the office of commissioner and shall, in the absence, disabil…

Sec. 32-1e. Plan for support and promotion of industries using recycled materials. (a) The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with the MIRA Dissolution Authority and the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, shall prepare a plan for…

Secs. 32-1f (Formerly Sec. 16a-35b) and 32-1g. Duties of commissioner re Connecticut's future. Connecticut competitiveness index. Sections 32-1f and 32-1g are repealed, effective July 1, 2011. (P.A. 84-512, S. 2, 30; P.A. 89-362, S. 1, 5; P.A. 93-210, S. 1, 3; 93-382, S. 9, 69; P…

Secs. 32-1h to 32-1j. Reports re financial assistance programs administered by commissioner. Reports re program objectives, measures and standards; economic analysis of program performance. Reports re sectors of state economy. Sections 32-1h to 32-1j, inclusive, are repealed, eff…

Sec. 32-1k. Definitions. As used in section 32-1l, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates another meaning and intent: (1) “Department” means the Department of Economic and Community Development; (2) “Commissioner” means the Comm…

Sec. 32-1l. Powers. In addition to his other powers and duties, the commissioner shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To utilize the department's resources for planning and developing an economic and community development reorganization plan which (A) sets forth policy…

Sec. 32-1m. Annual report. (a) Not later than February first, annually, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall submit a report to the Governor, the Auditors of Public Accounts and the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of mat…

Sec. 32-1n. Reports re funding for economic and industry cluster initiatives. Section 32-1n is repealed, effective July 1, 2011. (P.A. 05-276, S. 1; P.A. 11-131, S. 5.)

Sec. 32-1o. State economic strategic plan. (a) On or before July 1, 2015, and every four years thereafter, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, within available appropriations, shall prepare an economic development strategic plan for the state in consultation w…

Sec. 32-1p. Powers and duties re digital media and motion picture activities. With respect to digital media and motion picture activities, the Department of Economic and Community Development shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To promote the use of Connecticut locati…

Sec. 32-1q. Notification to department of digital media or motion picture-related requests for proposals issued by a state agency. Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, each state agency, department or institution issuing a request for proposals for any digital m…

Sec. 32-1r. Report on business tax credit and abatement programs. Section 32-1r is repealed, effective July 11, 2017. (June Sp. Sess. P.A. 10-1, S. 27; P.A. 17-219, S. 13; P.A. 17-226, S. 3.)

Sec. 32-1s. Powers and duties re culture and tourism. (a) On and after July 1, 2011, the Department of Economic and Community Development shall assume all responsibilities of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism pursuant to any provision of the general statutes. The …

Sec. 32-1t. Registry of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans. Annual report. Section 32-1t is repealed, effective July 13, 2021. (P.A. 13-247, S. 134; P.A. 14-122, S. 150; P.A. 21-193, S. 26.)

Sec. 32-1u. Permits for filming on state-owned property. Insurance. Liability. Coordination with state agencies, authorities and institutions. (a) The Department of Economic and Community Development, through its Office of Film, Television and Digital Media, shall serve as a stat…

Sec. 32-1v. Small business hotline. Not later than October 1, 2017, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall establish and operate a state-wide small business hotline to provide prospective and existing small business owners with individualized information and…

Sec. 32-1w. Identification and coordination of resources to support job growth and academic and training programs. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with the Labor Department and Office of Higher Education, may, within available appropriations:…

Secs. 32-2 and 32-2a. Expenses; director. Bonding of commission members and employees. Sections 32-2 and 32-2a are repealed. (1949 Rev., S. 3537; 1972, P.A. 195, S. 12, 15; June, 1972, P.A. 1, S. 14; P.A. 73-599, S. 39; P.A. 74-338, S. 62, 94.)

Sec. 32-3. Duties of department; Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated. (a) The department shall: (1) Study and investigate conditions affecting Connecticut industry, business, commerce, agriculture and recreational and residential facilities and prepare and recommend plans for a…

Secs. 32-3a, 32-3b and 32-4. Industrial modernization program; advisory committee. Advisory Committee on High Unemployment Areas; appointment; duties. Meetings; regulations; reports; audits. Sections 32-3a, 32-3b and 32-4 are repealed. (1949 Rev., S. 3539; September, 1957, P.A. 1…

Sec. 32-4a. Assistance to Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Incorporated. Section 32-4a is repealed, effective May 7, 2008. (P.A. 93-382, S. 54, 69; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6; P.A. 08-34, S. 5.)

Sec. 32-4b. State Economic Development Advisory Board. Section 32-4b is repealed, effective July 1, 2011. (P.A. 93-382, S. 55, 69; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6; P.A. 11-131, S. 5.)

Sec. 32-4e. “Economic cluster” defined. As used in section 32-4h, “economic cluster” means a grouping of industries linked together through customer, supplier or other relationships. (P.A. 96-252, S. 1, 8; P.A. 11-131, S. 4.) History: P.A. 96-252 effective July 1, 1996; P.A. 11-1…

Sec. 32-4f. (Formerly Sec. 4-70d). Connecticut Economic Conference Board. Economic cluster conference and report. Section 32-4f is repealed, effective July 1, 2011. (June Sp. Sess. P.A. 91-3, S. 130, 168; P.A. 92-44, S. 1, 2; 92-65, S. 1, 2; P.A. 93-196, S. 1, 3; 93-210, S. 2, 3;…

Sec. 32-4g. Economic cluster report by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. Section 32-4g is repealed, effective October 1, 2005. (P.A. 96-252, S. 3, 8; P.A. 05-191, S. 12.)

Sec. 32-4h. Economic cluster bond funds report. Not later than August 1, 1997, and annually thereafter, the chairperson of the board of directors of Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizan…

Sec. 32-4i. Learn Here, Live Here program. (a) The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with the Commissioner of Revenue Services and the chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, may establish the Learn Here, Live Here program.…

Sec. 32-4j. Connecticut first-time homebuyers account. There is established a Connecticut first-time homebuyers account which shall be a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund. Funds segregated by the Commissioner of Revenue Services, pursuant to section 32-4k, shal…

Sec. 32-4k. Learn Here, Live Here program. Segregation of income taxes. As part of the Learn Here, Live Here program established pursuant to section 32-4i, for taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2014, the Commissioner of Revenue Services shall segregate the income ta…

Sec. 32-4l. First five plus program. (a)(1) The Department of Economic and Community Development shall establish a first five plus program to encourage business expansion and job creation. As part of said program, the department may provide substantial financial assistance to up …

Sec. 32-4m. State-certified industrial reinvestment project. Reinvestment contract. Exchange of accumulated credits. Determination of payment amount. Exclusion period. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Accumulated credits” means the amount of credits allowed, in accordance with t…

Sec. 32-4n. Certified aerospace manufacturing project. Assistance agreement. Sales and use tax offset. Grants. Reports. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Aerospace manufacturing project” means a project involving the production of helicopters in this state that, if certified by t…

Sec. 32-4o. Bond authorization for grants. (a) The State Bond Commission shall authorize the issuance of bonds of this state, in accordance with the provisions of section 3-20, in principal amounts not exceeding in the aggregate one hundred forty million dollars for the grants de…

Sec. 32-4p. Certified aerospace manufacturing project for production contracts entered into after April 28, 2022. Assistance agreement. Project tax benefit. Recapture. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Aerospace manufacturing project” means a project involving the production of h…

Sec. 32-4q. Innovation Corridor and Connecticut Communities Challenge programs; funding; application process; criteria. (a) On and after July 1, 2021, and until June 30, 2024, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, in coordination with the Secretary of the Office…

Sec. 32-4r. Youth Service Corps grant program. (a) There is established a Youth Service Corps grant program to be administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development for the purpose of providing grants to municipalities of priority school districts, as described …

Sec. 32-4s. Local Youth Service Corps program requirements. Each municipality of a priority school district, as described in section 10-266p, selected to receive a Youth Service Corps program grant pursuant to section 32-4r shall operate, establish or demonstrate plans to establi…

Sec. 32-5. Receipts. The department is authorized to receive and to pay over to the State Treasurer any moneys from any source, including contributions made for the purposes of said department by individuals, corporations or associations, or any amounts from the sale of any print…

Sec. 32-5a. Conditions re relocation of certain businesses which received state financial assistance. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the board of directors of Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated shall require, as a condition of any financial assistan…

Sec. 32-5b. Deadlines for approval or disapproval of applications for financial assistance. Not later than July 1, 1996, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, establishing deadlines for the …

Sec. 32-5c. Preference for prequalified contractors and subcontractors for bond guaranty program. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall give priority to any contractor or substantial subcontractor who is prequalified under section 4a-100 for participation i…

Sec. 32-5d. Commissioner of Economic and Community Development required to give priority for financial assistance to certain applicants. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Dislocated worker” has the same meaning as provided in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act o…

Sec. 32-6. Connecticut building at Eastern States Exposition. (a) The management and control of the operation and affairs of the Connecticut building at the Eastern States Exposition at West Springfield shall be in the charge of the Department of Economic and Community Developmen…

Sec. 32-6a. Committee for the Restoration of Historic Assets in Connecticut. Grants. Eligibility of greenways projects. Regulations. “Historical asset” defined. Section 32-6a is repealed, effective July 13, 2021. (S.A. 77-47, S. 8, 65; P.A. 77-614, S. 284, 587, 610; P.A. 78-303, …

Sec. 32-6h. One-stop business licensing center. Section 32-6h is repealed, effective July 1, 1995. (P.A. 86-329, S. 1, 3; P.A. 93-382, S. 68, 69.)

Sec. 32-6i. Connecticut Economic Information System Steering Committee. Section 32-6i is repealed, effective July 1, 2011. (May Sp. Sess. P.A. 92-4, S. 2, 5; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6; June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-9, S. 28, 50; P.A. 11-51, S. 76; 11-131, S. 5.)