<b>Title 1 - Provisions of General Application</b>
- <b>Chapter 1</b>
- Sec. 1-1. Words and phrases.
- Sec. 1-1a. Terms relating to security in personal property.
- Sec. 1-1b. Payment by bank treasurer's or cashier's check in lieu of certified check.
- Sec. 1-1c. "Elector" defined. "Special election warned and held or called for that purpose", means "referendum", when.
- Sec. 1-1d. "Minor", "infant", "infancy", "age of majority", defined.
- Sec. 1-1e. Savings clause.
- Sec. 1-1f. "Blind", "physically disabled", defined.
- Sec. 1-1g. "Mental retardation", defined.
- Sec. 1-1h. Identity cards.
- Sec. 1-1i. Use of fees collected from issuance of identity cards.
- Sec. 1-1j. Methods of payment of license fees.
- Sec. 1-1k. "Victim of crime", "crime victim", defined.
- Sec. 1-1l. Holocaust victims' settlement payments excluded from income for purposes of needs-based programs.
- Sec. 1-2. Legal notices.
- Sec. 1-2a. Construction of term "postmark".
- Sec. 1-2z. Plain meaning rule.
- Sec. 1-3. Validity of separate provisions of acts.
- Sec. 1-3a. License or permit fee due on Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
- Sec. 1-3b. Enforcement of subpoena powers.
- Secs. 1-2b to 1-2y.
- <b>Chapter 2</b>
- <b>Chapter 3</b>
- Sec. 1-10. Standard ink for public records.
- Sec. 1-11. Loose-leaf binders for public records.
- Sec. 1-12. Typewriting and printing. Legal force.
- Sec. 1-13. Making of reproductions.
- Sec. 1-14. "Certified copy" defined. Evidence.
- Sec. 1-15.
- Sec. 1-16. Reproductions.
- Sec. 1-17. Reproductions to serve purposes of originals.
- Sec. 1-17a. Photographs and computerized images of individuals. State agencies prohibited from disclosing without express consent of individuals. Exceptions.
- Sec. 1-18. Disposition of original documents.
- Sec. 1-18a.
- Sec. 1-19b.
- Sec. 1-19c.
- Sec. 1-20. Refusal of access. Appeal.
- Sec. 1-20d. Alteration of records of law enforcement agencies prior to disclosure.
- Sec. 1-20e.
- Sec. 1-20f.
- Sec. 1-21b.
- Sec. 1-21i.
- Sec. 1-21j.
- Sec. 1-7. Recording or copying by photographic, micrographic, electronic imaging or other process.
- Sec. 1-8. "Recorded" defined.
- Sec. 1-9. Alkaline paper for permanent records.
- Sec. 1-9a. Alkaline paper for executive branch photocopies.
- Sec. 1-9b. Applicability of alkaline paper requirements.
- Secs. 1-19 and 1-19a.
- Secs. 1-20a to 1-20c.
- Secs. 1-21 and 1-21a.
- Secs. 1-21c to 1-21h.
- Secs. 1-21k and 1-21l.
- <b>Chapter 4</b>
- <b>Chapter 5</b>
- <b>Chapter 6</b>
- Sec. 1-28. Permissible forms of acknowledgment.
- Sec. 1-29. Acknowledgments within state.
- Sec. 1-30. Acknowledgments in other states, territories or possessions.
- Sec. 1-31. Acknowledgments without United States.
- Sec. 1-31a. Acknowledgments by attorney outside state.
- Sec. 1-32. Identification of person making acknowledgment.
- Sec. 1-33. Married women.
- Sec. 1-34. Certificate of officer.
- Sec. 1-35. Identification of acknowledging officer.
- Sec. 1-36. Authentication.
- Sec. 1-37. Acknowledgment in compliance with law of other jurisdiction.
- Sec. 1-38. Acknowledgment of person in armed forces.
- Sec. 1-39. Prior acknowledgments unaffected.
- Sec. 1-40. Interpretation of chapter.
- Sec. 1-41. Short title: Uniform Acknowledgment Act.
- <b>Chapter 7</b>
- Sec. 1-42. Short title: Connecticut Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney Act.
- Sec. 1-43. Form.
- Sec. 1-44. Real estate transactions.
- Sec. 1-45. Chattel and goods transactions.
- Sec. 1-46. Bond, share and commodity transactions.
- Sec. 1-47. Banking transactions.
- Sec. 1-48. Business operating transactions.
- Sec. 1-49. Insurance transactions.
- Sec. 1-50. Estate transactions.
- Sec. 1-51. Claims and litigation.
- Sec. 1-52. Personal relationships.
- Sec. 1-53. Benefits from military service.
- Sec. 1-54. Records, reports and statements.
- Sec. 1-54a. Health care decisions.
- Sec. 1-55. General authority of agent.
- Sec. 1-56. Additional provisions authorized in form.
- <b>Chapter 7a</b>
- <b>Chapter 7b</b>
- Sec. 1-56h. Springing power of attorney. Effective upon written affidavit re occurrence of specified contingency.
- Sec. 1-56i. Form of written affidavit re occurrence of specified contingency.
- Sec. 1-56j. Power of attorney to cease if conservator of estate is appointed.
- Sec. 1-56k. Probate court to resolve disputes re provisions concerning springing power of attorney.
- Secs. 1-56l to 1-56q.
- <b>Chapter 7c</b>
- <b>Chapter 8</b>
- Sec. 1-57. Definitions. Authorized officers.
- Sec. 1-58. Proof of authority to perform notarial act.
- Sec. 1-59. Certification by person taking acknowledgment.
- Sec. 1-60. Form of certificate.
- Sec. 1-61. "Acknowledged before me" defined.
- Sec. 1-62. Statutory short forms of acknowledgment.
- Sec. 1-63. Prior acts unaffected. Method additional.
- Sec. 1-64. Uniform interpretation.
- Sec. 1-65. Short title: Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act.
- <b>Chapter 9</b>
- <b>Chapter 10</b>
- Sec. 1-100. Violations; penalties.
- Sec. 1-100a.
- Sec. 1-100b. Suspension or revocation of communicator lobbyist's registration. Finding by Office of State Ethics.
- Sec. 1-101. Lobbyists to wear badges. Regulations.
- Sec. 1-101a. Prohibition re employment as lobbyist by public official or state employee convicted of a crime related to state or quasi-public agency office.
- Sec. 1-101aa. Provider participation in informal committees, task forces and work groups of certain state agencies not deemed to be lobbying.
- Sec. 1-101bb. Quasi-public agencies and state agencies prohibited from retaining lobbyists.
- Sec. 1-101mm. Definitions.
- Sec. 1-101nn. Solicitation of information not available to other bidders from public official or state employee by contract bidder or contractor. Charging agency for work not performed. Information co
- Sec. 1-101oo. Jurisdiction over nonresidents. Secretary of the State as process agent. Service of process.
- Sec. 1-101pp. Reporting of ethics violations by agency commissioners and persons in charge of state agency procurement and contracting.
- Sec. 1-101qq. State ethics laws summary provided to bidders by state agencies. Affirmation of receipt. Summary to subcontractors by large state contractors. Affirmation of receipt. Failure to obtain a
- Sec. 1-101rr. State agency ethics compliance officers. Duties. Liaisons.
- Sec. 1-79. Definitions.
- Sec. 1-79a. Calculation of dollar limit on gifts.
- Sec. 1-80. Office of State Ethics. Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board. Members; appointment; qualifications; vacancies; compensation; restrictions. Hearings.
- Sec. 1-80a. Statements filed with commission. Restrictions on use.
- Sec. 1-80b. State Ethics Commission member serving as Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board member. Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board member appointment by Governor.
- Sec. 1-80c. Appointment of interim executive director.
- Sec. 1-80d. Transfer of State Ethics Commission staff.
- Sec. 1-80e. Designation of judge trial referees.
- Sec. 1-81. Duties of the board, Office of State Ethics. Employment of executive director, general counsel, ethics enforcement officer. Legal and enforcement divisions of the Office of State Ethics. Re
- Sec. 1-81a. Recommended appropriations. Allotments.
- Sec. 1-81b. Summary of ethics laws re bidders, proposers and state contractors.
- Sec. 1-81c. Mandatory ethics training for public officials. Frequency. Exception.
- Sec. 1-82. Complaints. Procedure. Time limits. Investigation; notice; hearings. Attorneys' fees. Damages for complaints without foundation.
- Sec. 1-82a. Confidentiality of complaints, evaluations of possible violations and investigations. Publication of findings.
- Sec. 1-82b. Continuation of certain probable cause hearings.
- Sec. 1-83. Statements of financial interests. Filing requirements. Ethics statements.
- Sec. 1-84. (Formerly Sec. 1-66). Prohibited activities.
- Sec. 1-84a. Disclosure or use of confidential information by former official or employee.
- Sec. 1-84b. Certain activities restricted after leaving public office or employment.
- Sec. 1-84c. Donation of goods or services to state or quasi-public agencies.
- Sec. 1-84d. Foundations or alumni associations established for the benefit of a constituent unit of public higher education or vocational-technical school.
- Sec. 1-85. (Formerly Sec. 1-68). Interest in conflict with discharge of duties.
- Sec. 1-86. Procedure when discharge of duty affects official's or state employee's financial interests. Lobbyists prohibited from accepting employment with General Assembly and General Assembl
- Sec. 1-86d. Legal defense fund established by or for a public official or state employee. Reports. Contributions.
- Sec. 1-86e. Consultants and independent contractors. Prohibited activities.
- Sec. 1-87. Aggrieved persons. Appeals.
- Sec. 1-88. Authority of board after finding violation.
- Sec. 1-89. Violations; penalties. Disciplinary powers of the legislature, agencies and commissions. Civil action for damages.
- Sec. 1-89a. Conferences on ethical issues.
- Sec. 1-90. Commission to review oath of office for members of General Assembly.
- Sec. 1-91. Definitions.
- Sec. 1-92. Duties of board and Office of State Ethics. Regulations. Advisory opinions.
- Sec. 1-93. Complaints. Procedure. Time limits. Investigation; notice; hearings. Damages for complaints without foundation.
- Sec. 1-93a. Confidentiality of complaints, evaluations of possible violations and investigations. Publication of findings.
- Sec. 1-94. Lobbyist registration with the Office of State Ethics.
- Sec. 1-95. Registration procedure. Fees.
- Sec. 1-96. Financial reports of registrants. Requirements.
- Sec. 1-96a. Maintenance of substantiating documents. Random audits of registrants.
- Sec. 1-96b. Filing of registrants' financial reports in electronic form.
- Sec. 1-96c. Public access to computerized data from financial reports.
- Sec. 1-96d. Statement whether expenditures for legislative reception are reportable.
- Sec. 1-96e. Statements of necessary expenses paid or reimbursed by registrants.
- Sec. 1-97. Restrictions on activities of registrants. Contingent fees.
- Sec. 1-98. Appeal from board decision.
- Sec. 1-99. Authority of board after finding violation.
- Secs. 1-101b to 1-101z.
- Secs. 1-101cc to 1-101ll.
- Secs. 1-86a to 1-86c.
- <b>Chapter 11</b>
- <b>Chapter 11a</b>
- Sec. 1-110. Definitions.
- Sec. 1-110a. Pension revocation or reduction for public officials and state or municipal employees convicted of crimes related to state or municipal office. Factors. Voluntary provision of information
- Sec. 1-110b. Return of contributions. Exceptions. Qualified domestic relations orders. Effect on state or municipal government retirement plans.
- Sec. 1-110c. Determination re effect on collective bargaining agreement.
- Sec. 1-110d. Collective bargaining agreements and provisions re pension revocation or reduction.
- Secs. 1-110e to 1-119.
- <b>Chapter 12</b>
- Sec. 1-120. Definitions.
- Sec. 1-121. Notice prior to action on procedures. Adoption procedure. Emergency procedures.
- Sec. 1-122. Annual compliance audit.
- Sec. 1-123. Annual report.
- Sec. 1-124. Treasurer's approval required for state contribution to or guarantee of bonds, notes, borrowed money.
- Sec. 1-125. Directors, officers and employees not personally liable. Indemnification.
- Sec. 1-126. Penalty for false statements.
- Sec. 1-127. Restriction on entities conducting financial audits.
- Secs. 1-128 to 1-134.
- <b>Chapter 13</b>
- Sec. 1-139a. Connecticut Institute for Municipal Studies: Transfer of assets and records.
- Secs. 1-135 to 1-139. Connecticut Institute for Municipal Studies; established. Board of directors. Meetings; agenda; staff. Consortium of public and private institutions of higher education. Pilot de
- Secs. 1-140 to 1-199.
- <b>Chapter 14</b>
- Sec. 1-200. (Formerly Sec. 1-18a). Definitions.
- Sec. 1-201. (Formerly Sec. 1-19c). Division of Criminal Justice deemed not to be public agency, when.
- Sec. 1-202. (Formerly Sec. 1-20e). Application of freedom of information provisions to agency committee composed entirely of individuals who are not members of the agency.
- Sec. 1-205. (Formerly Sec. 1-21j). Freedom of Information Commission.
- Sec. 1-205a. Recommended appropriations. Allotments.
- Sec. 1-206. (Formerly Sec. 1-21i). Denial of access to public records or meetings. Appeals. Notice. Orders. Civil penalty. Service of process upon commission. Frivolous appeals.
- Sec. 1-210. (Formerly Sec. 1-19). Access to public records. Exempt records.
- Sec. 1-211. (Formerly Sec. 1-19a). Disclosure of computer-stored public records. Contracts. Acquisition of system, equipment, software to store or retrieve nonexempt public records.
- Sec. 1-212. (Formerly Sec. 1-15). Copies and scanning of public records. Fees.
- Sec. 1-213. (Formerly Sec. 1-19b). Agency administration. Disclosure of personnel, birth and tax records. Disclosure of voice mails by public agencies. Judicial records and proceedings.
- Sec. 1-214. (Formerly Sec. 1-20a). Public employment contracts as public record. Objection to disclosure of personnel or medical files.
- Sec. 1-214a. Disclosure of public agency termination, suspension or separation agreement containing confidentiality provision.
- Sec. 1-215. (Formerly Sec. 1-20b). Record of an arrest as public record. Exception.
- Sec. 1-216. (Formerly Sec. 1-20c). Review and destruction of records consisting of uncorroborated allegations of criminal activity.
- Sec. 1-217. (Formerly Sec. 1-20f). Nondisclosure of residential addresses of certain individuals.
- Sec. 1-218. Certain contracts for performance of governmental functions. Records and files subject to Freedom of Information Act.
- Sec. 1-219. Veterans' military records.
- Sec. 1-225. (Formerly Sec. 1-21). Meetings of government agencies to be public. Recording of votes. Schedule and agenda of meetings to be filed and posted on web sites. Notice of special meetings. Exe
- Sec. 1-226. (Formerly Sec. 1-21a). Recording, broadcasting or photographing meetings.
- Sec. 1-227. (Formerly Sec. 1-21c). Mailing of notice of meetings to persons filing written request. Fees.
- Sec. 1-228. (Formerly Sec. 1-21d). Adjournment of meetings. Notice.
- Sec. 1-229. (Formerly Sec. 1-21e). Continued hearings. Notice.
- Sec. 1-230. (Formerly Sec. 1-21f). Regular meetings to be held pursuant to regulation, ordinance or resolution.
- Sec. 1-231. (Formerly Sec. 1-21g). Executive sessions.
- Sec. 1-232. (Formerly Sec. 1-21h). Conduct of meetings.
- Sec. 1-240. (Formerly Sec. 1-21k). Penalties.
- Sec. 1-241. (Formerly Sec. 1-21l). Injunctive relief from frivolous, unreasonable or harassing freedom of information appeals.
- Sec. 1-242. Actions involving provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Notice of litigation to the Freedom of Information Commission. Intervention by commission.
- Secs. 1-203 and 1-204.
- Secs. 1-207 to 1-209.
- Secs. 1-220 to 1-224.
- Secs. 1-233 to 1-239.
- Secs. 1-243 to 1-259.
- <b>Chapter 15</b>
- Sec. 1-266. Short title: Connecticut Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
- Sec. 1-267. Definitions.
- Sec. 1-268. *(See end of section for amended version of subsection (b) and effective date.) Scope.
- Sec. 1-269. Prospective application.
- Sec. 1-270. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures. Variation by agreement.
- Sec. 1-271. Construction and application.
- Sec. 1-272. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures and electronic contracts.
- Sec. 1-273. Provision of information in writing. Presentation of records.
- Sec. 1-274. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
- Sec. 1-275. Effect of change or error.
- Sec. 1-276. Notorization and acknowledgment.
- Sec. 1-277. Retention of electronic records; originals.
- Sec. 1-278. Admissibility in evidence.
- Sec. 1-279. Automated transaction.
- Sec. 1-280. Time and place of sending and receipt.
- Sec. 1-281. Transferable records.
- Sec. 1-282. Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by governmental agencies.
- Sec. 1-283. Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies. Interoperability. Regulations.
- Sec. 1-284. Electronic record presumed not sent to or received by a consumer.
- Sec. 1-285. Severability clause.
- Sec. 1-286. Operation of Connecticut Uniform Electronic Transactions Act with respect to federal act.
- Secs. 1-260 to 1-265. Definitions. Exemptions. Electronic records. Electronic signatures. Regulations. Reports.