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Chapter 416

Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 416

Department of Consumer Protection

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.21a-1aCommissioner and Department of Consumer Protection substituted for former commissioner and department.21a-1bCommissioner and Department of Consumer Protection substituted for former executive director and division.21a-1cAppointment of director.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.21a-3(Formerly Sec. 19-171c). Division of Consumer Education.21a-3aPublic awareness campaign for elderly consumers re resistance to marketing tactics and scams.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, certificate or registration. When incomplete application deemed expired and withdrawn.21a-5(Formerly Sec. 19-171d). Federal funds, separate account authorized.21a-6(Formerly Sec. 19-171e). Boards and commissions within Department of Consumer Protection.21a-7(Formerly Sec. 19-171f). Powers and duties of boards and commissions within Department of Consumer Protection.21a-8(Formerly Sec. 19-171g). Department's and commissioner's powers and duties re boards and commissions.21a-8aConsumer protection enforcement account.21a-8bAgreement with Attorney General re funding to enforce provisions re sale, offer and delivery of cannabis.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.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. Prorated amount for guaranty fund fees and newly issued licenses, certificates, registrations and permits, allowed. Completion of continuing education requirements.21a-10aRetirement status license.21a-11(Formerly Sec. 19-171). Powers and duties of commissioner.21a-11aComplaints against new home construction contractors, home improvement contractors and salesmen and unregistered persons. Study. Report.21a-11bIssuance of license, permit, certification or registration to certain persons with license, permit, certification or registration from another United States jurisdiction. Requirements.21a-12(Formerly Sec. 19-170f). Use of chemicals in removing soot from chimneys and flues.21a-12aTraining and education program on playground safety. Regulations.21a-12bReusable food and beverage containers containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; enforcement.21a-12cInfant formula and baby food receptacles containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; existing inventory; enforcement.21a-12dChildren's jewelry containing cadmium: Prohibition; enforcement.21a-12eThermal receipt paper containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; enforcement.21a-12fProgram for collection and disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals. Public awareness campaign. Regulations.21a-12gDocuments re safe storage of prescription drugs, cannabis and cannabis products. Publication.