Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-355 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 394 / Section 20-355
Sec. 20-355. Exhibition of licenses. Prohibited acts. License nontransferable. Expiration date.
Status: in_force

(b) No person shall: (1) Present or attempt to present, as his own, the license of another; (2) knowingly give false evidence of a material nature to the board, or any member of the board, for the purpose of procuring a license; (3) represent himself falsely as or impersonate a licensed service dealer, licensed electronics technician, apprentice electronics technician, licensed antenna technician or licensed radio electronics technician; (4) use or attempt to use a license or permit which has expired or which has been suspended or revoked; or (5) use or attempt to use a license or permit which is restricted in excess of the restriction imposed on such license or permit. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year or be both fined and imprisoned.

(c) Licenses issued to service dealers, electronics technicians, apprentice technicians, antenna technicians and radio electronics technicians under this chapter shall not be transferable.

(d) All licenses issued under this chapter shall expire annually. If a licensee has failed to renew his license within two years after its expiration, his application for renewal shall be considered as a new application under section 20-350 .

See Sec. 21a-4(c) re fines for late license renewals.

See Sec. 21a-10(b) re staggered schedule for license renewals.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-670 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400o / Section 20-670
Sec. 20-670. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) “Certificate” means a certificate of registration issued under section 20-672 .

(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Consumer Protection or any person designated by the commissioner to administer and enforce the provisions of sections 20-670 to 20-682 , inclusive.

(3) “Companion services” means nonmedical, basic supervision services to ensure the safety and well-being of a person in the person's home.

(4) “Covenant not to compete” means any agreement or contract that restricts the right of an individual to provide companion services, home health services or homemaker services (A) in any geographic area of the state for any period of time, or (B) to a specific individual.

(5) “Comprehensive background check” means a background investigation of a prospective employee performed by a homemaker-companion agency, that includes (A) a review of any application materials prepared or requested by the homemaker-companion agency and completed by the prospective employee, (B) an in-person or video-conference interview of the prospective employee, (C) verification of the prospective employee's Social Security number, (D) if the prospective employee has applied for a position within the homemaker-companion agency that requires licensure on the part of such prospective employee, verification that the required license is in good standing, (E) a check of the registry established and maintained pursuant to section 54-257 , (F) a local and national criminal background check of criminal matters of public record based on the prospective employee's name and date of birth that includes a search of a multistate and multijurisdiction criminal record locator or other similar commercial nationwide database with validation, and a search of the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website, conducted by a third-party consumer reporting agency or background screening company that is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association and in compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, (G) if the prospective employee has resided in this state for less than three years prior to the date of such prospective employee's application with the homemaker-companion agency, a review of criminal conviction information from the state or states where such prospective employee resided during such three-year period, and (H) a review of any other information that the homemaker-companion agency deems necessary in order to evaluate the suitability of the prospective employee for the position.

(6) “Employee” means any person employed by, or who enters into a contract to perform services for, a homemaker-companion agency, including, but not limited to, pool employees, temporary employees and persons the homemaker-companion agency treats as independent contractors.

(7) (A) “Homemaker-companion agency” means any (i) public or private organization that employs one or more persons and is engaged in the business of providing companion services or homemaker services, or (ii) registry.

(B) “Homemaker-companion agency” does not include (i) a home health care agency, as defined in subsection (d) of section 19a-490 , or (ii) a home health aide agency, as defined in subsection (e) of section 19a-490 .

(8) “Homemaker services” means nonmedical and supportive services, including assistance with cooking, household cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene and other household chores, that ensure a healthy and safe environment for a person in the person's home.

(9) “Immediate family member” means a child by adoption, blood or marriage or a grandchild, grandparent, parent, sibling or spouse.

(10) “Registry” means any person or entity engaged in the business of supplying or referring an individual to, or placing an individual with, a consumer for the purpose of enabling the individual to provide to the consumer companion services or homemaker services, provided such individual is (A) directly compensated, in whole or in part, by the consumer, or (B) considered, referred to or treated by such person or entity as an independent contractor.

(11) “Service plan” means a written document, provided by a homemaker-companion agency to a person utilizing companion services or homemaker services provided by such agency, that specifies the anticipated duration, frequency, scope and type of the companion services or homemaker services that are to be provided by such agency for the benefit of such person.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-123b — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 379 / Section 20-123b
Sec. 20-123b. Permit for use of anesthesia required. Exception. Regulations.
Status: in_force

(b) No applicant shall be issued an initial permit or reinstatement of a lapsed permit as required in subsection (a) of this section unless (1) the commissioner approves the results of an on-site evaluation of the applicant's facility conducted in consultation with the Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons by an individual or individuals selected from a list of site evaluators approved by the commissioner, provided such evaluation is conducted without cost to the state, (2) the commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is in compliance with guidelines in the American Dental Association Guidelines for Teaching and the Comprehensive Control of Pain and Anxiety in Dentistry or successor guidelines, and (3) such initial application includes payment of a fee in the amount of two hundred dollars. An applicant who has obtained an initial permit or reinstatement of a lapsed permit as required by subsection (a) of this section may administer moderate sedation or general anesthesia at an additional facility, provided such facility has had an approved on-site evaluation conducted in consultation with the Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons by an individual or individuals selected from a list of site evaluators approved by the commissioner and such evaluation is conducted without cost to the state. The commissioner may waive the on-site evaluation of any additional facility, provided such facility has been evaluated in accordance with subdivision (1) of this subsection in the preceding five years. Any dentist requesting a waiver shall apply in writing to the commissioner in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner may impose any conditions deemed appropriate on the granting of a waiver or revoke any waiver if the commissioner finds that the health, safety or welfare of any patient has been jeopardized.

(c) The commissioner may renew such permit annually, provided (1) application for renewal is received by the commissioner not later than three months after the date of expiration of such permit, (2) payment of a renewal fee of two hundred dollars is received with such application, and (3) an on-site evaluation of the dentist's facility has been conducted in the preceding five years in consultation with The Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons by an individual or individuals selected from a list of site evaluators approved by the commissioner, provided such evaluation is conducted without cost to the state on a schedule established in regulations adopted pursuant to this section and the commissioner approves the results of each such evaluation.

(d) The commissioner, in consultation with the Anesthesia Committee of the Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons, shall post a list of office equipment, personnel and emergency medications that are required to be maintained at a facility that administers moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia on the department's Internet web site and distribute such list to each permitted dentist in the state. A dentist who has obtained a permit pursuant to the provisions of this section shall maintain such equipment, personnel and emergency medications at each such facility.

(e) The commissioner, with the advice and assistance of the State Dental Commission, shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to implement the provisions of this section.

(f) The commissioner or the State Dental Commission may deny or revoke a permit based on disciplinary action taken against a dentist pursuant to the provisions of section 20-114 .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-633f — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-633f
Sec. 20-633f. Ordering and administration of COVID-19-related, HIV-related and influenza-related tests, and prescribing of HIV-related prophylaxes, by licensed pharmacists. Delegation to advanced pharmacy technicians. Recordkeeping. Confidentiality. Disclosure. Regulations.
Status: in_force

(1) “COVID-19” means the respiratory disease designated by the World Health Organization on February 11, 2020, as coronavirus 2019, and any related mutation thereof recognized by said organization;

(2) “COVID-19-related test” means any laboratory test, or series of laboratory tests, for any virus, antibody, antigen or etiologic agent thought to cause, or indicate the presence of, COVID-19;

(3) “HIV-related prophylaxis” means any drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration or any successor agency as a pre-exposure or post-exposure prophylaxis for the human immunodeficiency virus;

(4) “HIV-related test” has the same meaning as provided in section 19a-7o ; and

(5) “Influenza-related test” means any laboratory test, or series of laboratory tests, for any virus, antibody, antigen or etiologic agent thought to cause, or indicate the presence of, influenza disease.

(b) (1) Any pharmacist licensed under this chapter may order, and administer to a patient, a COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test if: (A) Such pharmacist (i) is employed by a pharmacy that has submitted to the Department of Public Health a complete clinical laboratory improvement amendment application for certification for the COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test and the Department of Public Health has approved such application, and (ii) has completed any training required by the Department of Consumer Protection; and (B) the patient is (i) eighteen years of age or older, or (ii) at least twelve years of age but younger than eighteen years of age with (I) the consent of such patient's parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of such patient, or (II) proof that such patient is an emancipated minor.

(2) Any pharmacist licensed under this chapter may order, and administer to a patient, a COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test if: (A) Such pharmacist is employed by a hospital; and (B) the patient is (i) eighteen years of age or older, or (ii) at least twelve years of age but younger than eighteen years of age with (I) the consent of such patient's parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of such patient, or (II) proof that such patient is an emancipated minor.

(3) Any pharmacist licensed under this chapter may delegate to an advanced pharmacy technician the pharmacist's authority to administer to a patient a COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test under this subsection if: (A) The advanced pharmacy technician has completed any training required by the Department of Consumer Protection concerning the proper administration of the COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test; and (B) the advanced pharmacy technician administers the COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test (i) under the direct supervision of such pharmacist, and (ii) in accordance with the provisions of this section and the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section.

(c) (1) On or after the adoption of regulations pursuant to subsection (g) of this section, any pharmacist licensed under this chapter may order, and administer to a patient, an HIV-related test if: (A) Such pharmacist (i) is employed by a pharmacy that has submitted to the Department of Public Health a complete clinical laboratory improvement amendment application for certification for the HIV-related test and the Department of Public Health has approved such application, and (ii) has completed the training required under regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section; and (B) the patient is (i) eighteen years of age or older, or (ii) at least twelve years of age but younger than eighteen years of age with (I) the consent of such patient's parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of such patient, or (II) proof that such patient is an emancipated minor.

(2) On or after the adoption of regulations pursuant to subsection (g) of this section, any pharmacist licensed under this chapter may order, and administer to a patient, an HIV-related test if: (A) Such pharmacist is employed by a hospital; and (B) the patient is (i) eighteen years of age or older, or (ii) at least twelve years of age but younger than eighteen years of age and such pharmacist has obtained (I) the consent of such patient's parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of such patient, or (II) proof that such patient is an emancipated minor.

(3) Any pharmacist licensed under this chapter may delegate to an advanced pharmacy technician the pharmacist's authority to administer to a patient an HIV-related test under this subsection and the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section if: (A) The advanced pharmacy technician has completed any training required by the Department of Consumer Protection concerning the proper administration of the HIV-related test; and (B) the advanced pharmacy technician administers the HIV-related test (i) under the direct supervision of such pharmacist, and (ii) in accordance with the provisions of this section and the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section.

(d) (1) If a pharmacist orders and administers, or if a pharmacist orders and an advanced pharmacy technician working under the pharmacist's direct supervision administers, a COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test under subsection (b) of this section, or an HIV-related test under subsection (c) of this section, the pharmacist shall: (A) Provide the results of such test to (i) the patient, in writing, (ii) the patient's primary care provider, if the patient identifies any such primary care provider, and (iii) the Commissioner of Consumer Protection or said commissioner's designee, upon request by said commissioner or such designee; (B) report the results of such test to the director of health of the town, city or borough in which such case resides and to the Department of Public Health in the manner set forth in section 19a-215 and applicable regulations; and (C) maintain a record of the results of such test for three years.

(2) No pharmacist shall delegate to an advanced pharmacy technician the pharmacist's duty to provide to the patient the results of: (A) A COVID-19-related test or influenza-related test ordered and administered under subsection (b) of this section; or (B) an HIV-related test ordered and administered under subsection (c) of this section.

(e) (1) If a pharmacist orders and administers, or if a pharmacist orders and an advanced pharmacy technician working under the pharmacist's direct supervision administers, an HIV-related test under subsection (c) of this section and the result of such test is negative, the pharmacist may prescribe and dispense to the patient any HIV-related prophylaxis according to the manufacturer's package insert, provided: (A) Such pharmacist has completed the training required under the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section; (B) such patient satisfies the criteria established in such package insert; and (C) such HIV-related prophylaxis is prescribed and dispensed in accordance with all applicable requirements established in (i) this section, (ii) this chapter, or (iii) any regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section or this chapter.

(2) If a pharmacist prescribes any HIV-related prophylaxis under subdivision (1) of this subsection, the pharmacist shall provide to the Commissioner of Consumer Protection or the commissioner's designee, upon request by said commissioner or such designee: (A) A copy of the results of the HIV-related test described in subdivision (1) of this subsection; (B) prescription information maintained pursuant to this chapter; and (C) any other documentation the commissioner may require in regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section.

(f) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1-210 , all information a pharmacist submits to the Department of Consumer Protection pursuant to this section, or any regulation adopted pursuant to subsection (g) of this section, shall be confidential. The department shall use such information to perform the department's duties concerning pharmacy, to ensure compliance with and enforce provisions of the general statutes and regulations of Connecticut state agencies concerning pharmacy and for no other purpose. If the department brings an enforcement action and uses any such information as part of such action, the department may disclose such information to the parties to such action only if such disclosure is required by applicable law. No such party shall further disclose such information except to a tribunal, the Commission of Pharmacy, an administrative agency or a court with jurisdiction over such action. Such tribunal, commission, agency or court shall ensure that such information is subject to a qualified protective order, as defined in 45 CFR 164.512(e), as amended from time to time.

(g) (1) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health, the Commission of Pharmacy, a state-wide professional society representing the interests of physicians practicing medicine in this state and a state-wide organization representing the interests of health care professionals and scientists specializing in the control and prevention of infectious diseases, shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of this section. Such regulations shall, at a minimum: (A) Ensure compliance with all applicable guidance issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) ensure that each HIV-related prophylaxis prescribed and dispensed under subsection (e) of this section is prescribed and dispensed in accordance with the approval the federal Food and Drug Administration has granted for such HIV-related prophylaxis; (C) establish permissible routes of administration; (D) establish prescription duration limits not to exceed (i) sixty days for any pre-exposure HIV-related prophylaxis, or (ii) thirty days for any post-exposure HIV-related prophylaxis; (E) specify (i) how frequently a pharmacist shall provide treatment to a patient under this section, (ii) when a pharmacist providing treatment to a patient under this section shall refer such patient to such patient's primary care provider or any other health care provider identified by such patient, and (iii) the circumstances in which a pharmacist shall recommend that a patient undergo screenings for sexually transmitted infections other than the human immunodeficiency virus; (F) establish requirements concerning private areas for consultations between pharmacists and patients; (G) establish training requirements concerning (i) methods to obtain a patient's complete sexual history, (ii) delivering a positive HIV-related test result to a patient, (iii) referring a patient who has tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus to the services that are available to such patient, and (iv) using HIV-related prophylaxes for patients who have tested negative for the human immunodeficiency virus; (H) identify qualifying training programs, which are accredited by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or another appropriate national accrediting body; and (I) establish a system of control and reporting.

(2) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may amend the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to: (A) Establish additional requirements concerning delegations by pharmacists to advanced pharmacy technicians under this section; and (B) the administration of COVID-19-related tests, influenza-related tests and HIV-related tests by advanced pharmacy technicians under this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-162bb — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 381b / Section 20-162bb
Sec. 20-162bb. Licensure as perfusionist. Application and examination. Alternative licensure criteria. Exceptions. Annual license renewal.
Status: in_force

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each person seeking licensure to practice perfusion in this state shall make application on forms prescribed by the department, pay an application fee of three hundred fifteen dollars and present to the department satisfactory evidence that such person (1) successfully completed a perfusion education program with standards established by the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education and approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (2) completed a minimum of fifty cases after graduating from a perfusion education program accredited or approved pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection; and (3) after completing the requirements set forth in subdivision (2) of this subsection, successfully completed the certification examination offered by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or its successor. The commissioner shall grant a license as a perfusionist to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subsection.

(c) In lieu of the requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person may qualify for a license to practice perfusion in this state, provided such person: (1) Is currently certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; (2) has worked as a perfusionist in a licensed health care facility in another state for a period of not less than five years; and (3) has had no lapse in active practice as perfusionist greater than twenty-four months at the time of filing a licensure application in Connecticut. The commissioner may grant a license as a perfusionist to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subsection.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a person who (1) has successfully completed a perfusion education program that meets the criteria of subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of this section from gaining experience in the practice of perfusion, provided such activities (A) are necessary to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (2) of said subsection (b), (B) are performed under direct supervision, and (C) such person is designated as an intern or trainee or other such title indicating the training status appropriate to such person's level of training, or (2) is enrolled in an accredited perfusion education program and performing such work as is incidental to the course of study.

(e) The provisions of this section do not apply to any practicing physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 370.

(f) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this or any other state or territory.

(g) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88 for a fee of three hundred twenty dollars.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-368 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 396 / Section 20-368
Sec. 20-368. State Board of Landscape Architects. Regulations.
Status: in_force

(b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, concerning eligibility for landscape architectural licensing examinations, appeals of examination grades, reciprocal licensing and such other matters as the commissioner deems necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter.

See Sec. 4-9a for definition of “public member”.

See Secs. 21a-6 to 21a-10, inclusive, re control, powers and duties of boards within Department of Consumer Protection.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-426a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400 / Section 20-426a
Sec. 20-426a. Posting of bond by contractor.
Status: in_force

(b) Any person who may be damaged by the failure of a contractor to account for all funds deposited with the contractor may proceed on such bond against the obligor or surety thereon, or both, to recover damages.

(c) Such bond shall be in such form as the commissioner may require and shall be in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars. The commissioner may require the contractor to provide from time to time proof that the bond is in full force and effect.

(d) Any surety issuing a bond in compliance with this section, section 20-422 , subsection (b) of section 20-426 and subsection (b) of section 20-427 shall notify the commissioner within thirty days after the expiration or termination of such bond that such bond has expired or terminated and has not been renewed or reissued.

(e) The bond required by this section may be released by the commissioner twelve months after the contractor ceases to be registered, if there are no claims pending against the bond.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-74qq — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 376c / Section 20-74qq
Sec. 20-74qq. Radiologist assistants: Permitted and prohibited activities.
Status: in_force

(b) A radiologist assistant shall not: (1) Interpret images, (2) make diagnoses, (3) prescribe medications or therapies, or (4) administer anesthesia.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-219a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 385 / Section 20-219a
Sec. 20-219a. Continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) Each licensee shall complete a minimum of six hours of continuing education during each registration period, two of which shall be in the area of federal and state laws regarding the provision of funeral services, including applicable Federal Trade Commission regulations. Each licensee shall complete his or her initial continuing education in the area of federal and state laws regarding the provision of funeral services not later than twelve months after the licensee first applies for license renewal after July 1, 2007. The remaining four hours of continuing education shall be in areas related to the licensee's practice, including, but not limited to, bereavement care, business management and administration, religious customs and traditions related to funerals, cremation services, cemetery services, natural sciences, preneed services, restorative arts and embalming, counseling, funeral service merchandising, sanitation and infection control, organ donation or hospice care. The continuing education shall consist of courses offered or approved by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, educational offerings sponsored by a hospital or other licensed health care institution or courses offered by a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(c) Each licensee shall obtain a certificate of completion from the provider of the continuing education for all continuing education hours that are successfully completed and shall retain a copy of such certificate for a minimum of three years following the license renewal date for which the activity satisfies the continuing education requirement. Each funeral home and licensee shall maintain a copy of such certificate for each licensee employed by the funeral home. Upon request by the department, the licensee or funeral home shall submit the certificate to the department.

(d) A licensee who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to section 20-227 .

(e) The continuing education requirements shall be waived for licensees applying for license renewal for the first time. The department may, for a licensee who has a medical disability or illness, grant a waiver of the continuing education requirements for a specific period of time or may grant the licensee an extension of time in which to fulfill the requirements.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-279b — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 389 / Section 20-279b
Sec. 20-279b. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Accountancy established by section 20-280 ;

(2) “Certificate” means a “certified public accountant” certificate issued either prior to October 1, 1992, or pursuant to section 20-281c or a “certified public accountant” certificate issued after examination pursuant to the laws of any other state;

(3) “Firm” means any person, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association and any other legal entity which practices public accountancy;

(4) “License” means a public accountancy license issued pursuant to section 20-281b or 20-281d ;

(5) “Licensee” means the holder of a certificate issued pursuant to section 20-281c , the holder of a license issued pursuant to section 20-281b or 20-281d or a holder of a permit to practice public accountancy issued pursuant to sections 20-281b and 20-281e ;

(6) “Permit” means a permit to practice public accountancy issued to a firm pursuant to section 20-281e ;

(7) “Practicing public accountancy” means performing for the public or offering to perform for the public for a fee by a person or firm holding himself or itself out to the public as a licensee one or more kinds of services involving the use of accounting or auditing skills, including, but not limited to, the issuance of reports or of one or more kinds of management advisory, financial advisory or consulting services, or the preparation of tax returns or the furnishing of advice on tax matters;

(8) “Quality review” means any study, appraisal or review of one or more aspects of the professional work of a person or firm which practices public accountancy by a person or persons who holds or hold licenses under section 20-281b or 20-281d or their equivalent under the laws of any other state and who are not affiliated with the person or firm being reviewed;

(9) “Registration” means the process by which the holder of a certificate may register his certificate annually and pay a fee of twenty dollars in lieu of an annual renewal of a license and be entitled to use the abbreviation “CPA” and the title “certified public accountant” under conditions and in the manner prescribed by the board by regulation;

(10) “Profession” means the profession of public accountancy;

(11) “Report” means, in reference to any attest or compilation service, any opinion, writing or other form of language that (A) expresses or implies assurance as to the reliability of the attested information or compiled financial statements, and (B) contains or is accompanied by a statement that expresses or implies that the person or firm issuing such opinion, writing or other language has special knowledge or competence in accounting or auditing, which expression or implication arises from, among other things, the use of names or titles by the issuer indicating that the person or firm is an accountant or auditor or from the language of the report itself. “Report” includes any form of language that disclaims an opinion when such form of language is conventionally understood to imply any positive assurance as to the reliability of the attested information or compiled financial statements referred to or special competence on the part of the person or firm issuing such language, including any other form of language that is conventionally understood to imply such assurance or special knowledge or competence;

(12) “AICPA” means the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;

(13) “Attest” means the provision of any of the following services:

(A) Any audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS);

(B) Any review of a financial statement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS);

(C) Any examination of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE);

(D) Any engagement to be performed in accordance with the Auditing Standards of the PCAOB; and

(E) Any examination, review or agreed upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), other than an examination as described in subparagraph (C) of this subdivision;

(14) “Compilation” means the provision of a service to be performed in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) that is presented in the form of financial statements that is the representation of management without undertaking to express any assurance on the statements;

(15) “Home office” means the location specified by the client as the address to which a service described in section 20-281n is directed;

(16) “NASBA” means the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy;

(17) “PCAOB” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

(18) “Practice privilege” means the privilege for a person or firm to practice public accountancy described in, and subject to the conditions contained in, sections 20-281e and 20-281n ;

(19) “Principal place of business” means the office location designated by an individual or firm for purposes of sections 20-281e and 20-281n ;

(20) “Substantial equivalency” is a determination by the board of accountancy or its designee that the education, examination and experience requirements contained in the statutes and administrative rules of another jurisdiction are comparable to, or exceed, the education, examination and experience requirements contained in the Uniform Accountancy Act or that an individual certified public accountant's education, examination and experience qualifications are comparable to, or exceed, the education, examination and experience requirements contained in the Uniform Accountancy Act.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-197 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384 / Section 20-197
Sec. 20-197. License required. Practice defined. Veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Requirement.
Status: in_force

(b) No veterinarian licensed under this chapter may practice veterinary medicine on an animal without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the animal and the owner of the animal or person responsible for the care of the animal, except that a veterinarian licensed under this chapter may provide, in good faith, emergency or urgent care to an animal when no veterinarian-client-patient relationship has been established if the owner of the animal or person responsible for the care of such animal cannot be identified. A veterinarian shall be deemed to have established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship if the following conditions have been met:

(1) The veterinarian has assumed the responsibility of making medical judgments regarding the health of the animal and the need for the provision of medical care or treatment to the animal and has instructed the owner of the animal or person responsible for the care of the animal on the appropriate course of medical care or treatment of the animal;

(2) The veterinarian has sufficient knowledge of the animal to make at least a preliminary or general diagnosis of the animal;

(3) The owner of the animal or person responsible for the care of the animal has agreed to follow the veterinarian's recommendations regarding medical care or treatment of the animal;

(4) The veterinarian is available for a follow-up evaluation of the animal or has arranged for (A) emergency or urgent care coverage for the animal, or (B) continuing medical care or treatment of the animal, as designated by the veterinarian, by another licensed veterinarian who (i) has access to the animal's medical records, or (ii) can provide reasonable and appropriate medical care or treatment to the animal;

(5) The veterinarian oversees the medical care or treatment of the animal; and

(6) The veterinarian (A) has performed a physical examination of the animal, or (B) is personally acquainted with the keeping and care of the animal by virtue of providing timely and appropriate medical care or treatment to another animal at the same location where the animal is kept.

(c) A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may not be established solely through veterinary telemedicine. After a veterinarian-client-patient relationship has been established, such relationship may be maintained through veterinary telemedicine in between medically necessary examinations of the animal by the veterinarian or timely medical visits by the veterinarian to the location where the animal is kept. If there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, a veterinarian may only provide general advice using electronic means and shall not provide any specific advice regarding the animal, including, but not limited to, any diagnosis or recommended medical care or treatment of the animal. As used in this subsection, “veterinary telemedicine” means the exchange of medical information regarding the status of an animal's health or the delivery of a medical diagnosis, care or treatment of an animal through electronic means, including, but not limited to, telephone, video, mobile applications or an Internet web site-based platform.

Cited. 3 Conn. Cir. Ct. 12.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-206d — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384a / Section 20-206d
Sec. 20-206d. Exempt activities.
Status: in_force

(b) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an instructor of massage therapy from demonstrating massage therapy techniques as a component of a course of instruction in a course, seminar or workshop, provided (1) the instruction is under the direct supervision of a licensed massage therapist; (2) the instructor is not a resident of this state; (3) the instructor does not represent himself or herself as a massage therapist; (4) the instructor is licensed or certified as a massage therapist in his or her home state, territory or country, if such licensure or certification is required; (5) the instructor does not receive compensation for massage therapy services, other than compensation as an instructor; and (6) the demonstrated massage therapy services are available only to persons enrolled in the course, seminar or workshop.

(c) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an out-of-state massage therapist who (1) is licensed or certified in another state whose standards for licensure or certification are equivalent to or greater than those required in this state, or (2) if licensure or certification is not required in such other state, is a member in good standing of the American Massage Therapy Association, from providing uncompensated massage therapy services (A) to persons with disabilities during the Special Olympics or similar athletic competitions for persons with disabilities, or (B) at the invitation of the Connecticut chapter of said association, with the emergency division of said chapter's Community Service Massage Team, provided such out-of-state massage therapist (i) does not represent himself or herself to be a massage therapist licensed in this state; and (ii) provides massage therapy under the supervision of a massage therapist.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-14a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-14a
Sec. 20-14a. Prescription of drugs by generic name. Disclosure to patient. Labeling.
Status: in_force

(b) Any physician, surgeon or other person authorized to prescribe drugs within this state, who prescribes a drug, shall in each such prescription, oral or written, include the generic name thereof, if any, unless such physician, surgeon or other person authorized to prescribe drugs, in the exercise of his professional judgment, prescribes a specific brand name drug. The physician, surgeon or other person so authorized shall state to the patient for whom a drug is being prescribed, or to his parent or guardian, the name of the drug or medicine being prescribed, either orally or in writing, and all licensed pharmacists dispensing prescriptions and all health care institutions or facility pharmacies shall label the container containing said medication or prescription with the name as provided by the physician, surgeon or other person so authorized, the strength of each dose prescribed and the date of refill if said prescription is a refill, except if the physician, surgeon or other person so authorized expressly forbids the placing of said drug or medicine name on the prescription label or package. On all prescriptions, whether or not a generic name is stated, the physician, surgeon or other person so authorized shall, if the patient is over the age of sixty-five, include a notation to that effect.

(c) It is declared to be the public policy of this state that generic name of drugs be used in prescriptions wherever feasible.

See Sec. 17a-714a re legal protections for licensed health care professionals who prescribe opioid antagonists to drug users.

Cited. 207 C. 346.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-621a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-621a
Sec. 20-621a. Use of automated prescription dispensing machine in long-term care pharmacies authorized. Regulations.
Status: in_force

(b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. After the adoption of such regulations, the operation of an automated prescription dispensing machine, as described in subsection (a) of this section, shall be in accordance with such regulations.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-151 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 381 / Section 20-151
Sec. 20-151. Optical selling permits.
Status: in_force

(b) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to require a permit from the Department of Public Health for an ophthalmic science educational program offered by a regionally accredited institution of higher education operating an optical establishment for the purpose of providing practical training to students enrolled in such program.

Cited. 132 C. 33; 142 C. 229.

Cited. 13 CS 147.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-94 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 378 / Section 20-94
Sec. 20-94. Licensure without examination. Limited period for licensure without examination for advanced practice registered nurses. Temporary permit.
Status: in_force

(2) For the period from October 1, 2004, to one year after said date, any advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to section 20-94a whose license as a registered nurse pursuant to section 20-93 has become void pursuant to section 19a-88 , shall be eligible for licensure and entitled to a license without examination upon receipt of a completed application form and payment of a fee of one hundred eighty dollars.

(b) The Department of Public Health may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for licensure without examination or to an applicant previously licensed in Connecticut whose license has become void pursuant to section 19a-88 , upon receipt of a completed application form, accompanied by the fee for licensure without examination, a copy of a current license from another state of the United States, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth or territory subject to the laws of the United States, and a notarized affidavit attesting that said license is valid and belongs to the person requesting notarization. Such temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty calendar days and shall not be renewable. No temporary permit shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-141 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 381 / Section 20-141
Sec. 20-141. Powers and duties of board and commissioner.
Status: in_force

(b) Said board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a copy of any such record, certified by the commissioner, shall be admitted as evidence in any civil or criminal action in lieu of such record.

Purpose of statute discussed. 13 CS 147.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-635 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-635
Sec. 20-635. Prescription error reporting. Definitions. Informational signs and statements. Regulations. Nondisclosure of records.
Status: in_force

(1) “Dispensing” means those acts of processing a drug for delivery or for administration for a patient pursuant to a prescription consisting of: (A) Comparing the directions on the label with the directions on the prescription to determine accuracy; (B) the selection of the drug from stock to fill the prescription; (C) the counting, measuring, compounding or preparation of the drug; (D) the placing of the drug in the proper container; (E) the affixing of the label to the container; and (F) the addition to a written prescription of any required notations;

(2) “Drug” means (A) an article recognized in the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States or official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of them, (B) an article intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in humans, (C) an article, other than food, intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans;

(3) “Pharmacy” means a place of business where drugs may be sold at retail and for which a pharmacy license has been issued to an applicant under the provisions of section 20-594 . For the purposes of this section, “pharmacy” shall include any areas of an institutional pharmacy where prescription drugs are dispensed to outpatients, employees and retirees;

(4) “Prescribing practitioner” means an individual licensed by the state of Connecticut, any other state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States who is authorized to issue a prescription within the scope of the individual's practice;

(5) “Prescription” means a lawful order of a prescribing practitioner transmitted either orally, in writing or by electronic means for a drug for a specific patient; and

(6) “Prescription error” means an act or omission of clinical significance relating to the dispensing of a drug that results in or may reasonably be expected to result in injury to or death of a patient.

(b) Each pharmacy shall display a sign concerning the reporting of prescription errors in a conspicuous location visible to consumers of prescription drugs. The sign shall measure a minimum of eight inches in height and ten inches in length and the lettering shall be in a size and style that allows such sign to be read without difficulty by consumers standing at the pharmacy prescription department distribution counter. The sign shall bear the following statement: “If you have a concern that an error may have occurred in the dispensing of your prescription you may contact the Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division, by calling (Department of Consumer Protection telephone number authorized pursuant to section 21a-2 of the general statutes)”.

(c) Each pharmacy that dispenses a prescription to a consumer shall include the following printed statement on the receipt or in the bag or other similar packaging in which the prescription is contained: “If you have a concern that an error may have occurred in the dispensing of your prescription you may contact the Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division, by calling (Department of Consumer Protection telephone number authorized pursuant to section 21a-2 of the general statutes)”. The statement shall be printed in a size and style that allows such statement to be read without difficulty by consumers.

(d) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall adopt regulations, with the advice and assistance of the Commission of Pharmacy, in accordance with chapter 54, concerning the implementation of a quality assurance program designed to detect, identify and prevent prescription errors in pharmacies. Such regulations shall require that each pharmacy implement a quality assurance program that describes in writing policies and procedures to be maintained in such pharmacy. Such policies and procedures shall include directions for communicating the details of a prescription error to the prescribing practitioner and to the patient, the patient's caregiver or appropriate family member if the patient is deceased or is unable to fully comprehend the communication. Such communication shall describe methods of correcting the prescription error or reducing the negative impact of the error on the patient. Such regulations shall require that records of all reported prescription errors shall be maintained in a manner ready for inspection for a minimum period of three years and that such records shall be made available for inspection by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection within forty-eight hours in any case where the commissioner is investigating a report of a prescription error.

(e) Records collected or maintained pursuant to this section shall not be required to be disclosed pursuant to subsection (a) of section 1-210 for a period of six months from the date such records were created pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of this section and shall not be subject to subpoena or discovery or introduced into evidence in any judicial proceeding except as otherwise specifically provided by law.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-340f — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 393 / Section 20-340f
Sec. 20-340f. Residential stair lift technician's license. Regulations. Fees.
Status: in_force

(b) The initial fee for a residential stair lift technician's license shall be one hundred fifty dollars and the renewal fee for such license shall be seventy-five dollars. Licenses shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance.

(c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the holder of an occupational license issued pursuant to this chapter that allows the installation and repair of residential stair lifts from performing such work. A holder of such occupational license shall not be required to obtain a residential stair lift technician's license.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-102cc — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 378a / Section 20-102cc
Sec. 20-102cc. Nurse's aides: Commissioner to enter finding of improper conduct on the registry; petition for removal of finding.
Status: in_force

(b) In the case of a finding of resident neglect made after January 1, 1995, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a nurse's aide may petition the commissioner to have the finding removed from the registry upon a determination by the commissioner that: (1) The employment and personal history of the nurse's aide does not reflect a pattern of abusive behavior or neglect; and (2) the neglect involved in the original finding was a singular occurrence. In no case shall a determination on a petition submitted under this subsection be made prior to the expiration of a one-year period beginning on the date on which the finding was added to the registry pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

Subsec. (a):

“Resident abuse” requires that resident suffer harm or adverse impact as a result of alleged abuse, and, in making that determination, an objective, rather than subjective, standard should be applied; “resident abuse” requires an element of wilfulness and is satisfied when one voluntarily engages in the act resulting in the abuse; specific intent to harm is not required. 259 C. 288.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-333 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 393 / Section 20-333
Sec. 20-333. Requirements for licensure. Examinations. Denial or issuance pursuant to consent order. Fees.
Status: in_force

(b) The department shall conduct such written, oral and practical examinations as the appropriate board, with the consent of the commissioner, deems necessary to test the knowledge of the applicant in the work for which a license is being sought. The department shall allow any applicant, who has not participated in an apprenticeship program but presents a recommendation for review issued pursuant to section 31-22u , to sit for any such examination. Any person completing the required apprentice training program for a journeyman's license under section 20-334a shall, within thirty days following such completion, apply for a licensure examination given by the department. If an applicant does not pass such licensure examination, the commissioner shall provide each failed applicant with information on how to retake the examination and a report describing the applicant's strengths and weaknesses in such examination. Any apprentice permit issued under section 20-334a to an applicant who fails three licensure examinations in any one-year period shall remain in effect if such applicant applies for and takes the first licensure examination given by the department following the one-year period from the date of such applicant's third and last unsuccessful licensure examination. Otherwise, such permit shall be revoked as of the date of the first examination given by the department following expiration of such one-year period.

(c) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, subject to section 46a-80 , may deny a license or may issue a license pursuant to a consent order containing conditions that shall be met by the applicant if the applicant reports that he or she has been found guilty or convicted as a result of an act which constitutes a felony under (1) the laws of this state at the time of application for such license, (2) federal law at the time of application for such license, or (3) the laws of another jurisdiction, and which, if committed within this state, would constitute a felony under the laws of this state.

(d) When an applicant has qualified for a license, the department shall, upon receipt of the license fee or upon waiver of such fee pursuant to section 20-335 , issue to such applicant a license entitling such applicant to engage in the work or occupation for which a license was sought and shall register each successful applicant's name and address in the roster of licensed persons authorized to engage in the work or occupation within the appropriate board's authority. All fees and other moneys collected by the department shall be promptly transmitted to the State Treasurer as provided in section 4-32 .

See Sec. 21a-10(b) re staggered schedule of license renewals.

Cited. 3 CA 707.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-596 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-596
Sec. 20-596. (Formerly Sec. 20-168b). Ownership of pharmacies by prescribing practitioners.
Status: in_force

(b) The provisions of this section do not apply to a prescribing practitioner or spouse or dependent child of a prescribing practitioner (1) having an ownership or investment interest in a pharmacy prior to July 1, 1993, (2) who inherits an ownership or investment interest in a pharmacy, or (3) who is not required to maintain professional liability insurance pursuant to section 20-11b , provided (A) if the prescribing practitioner reinstates any such professional liability insurance, the prescribing practitioner shall, within thirty days of doing so, notify the Commissioner of Public Health of such reinstatement and divest any interest the prescribing practitioner may have in any pharmacy, or (B) if the interest is owned by the prescribing practitioner's spouse or dependent child, the spouse or child shall divest such interest in any pharmacy. Failure of the prescribing practitioner or the prescribing practitioner's spouse or dependent child to divest any such interest in a pharmacy within thirty days shall result in the prescribing practitioner's license being suspended until such time as the prescribing practitioner or the prescribing practitioner's spouse or dependent child divests such interest in the pharmacy.

(c) As used in this section, “ownership of investment interest” does not include ownership of investment securities by a prescribing practitioner, or the prescribing practitioner's spouse or dependent children, in a publicly-held corporation that is traded on a national exchange or over-the-counter market, provided the investment securities held by the prescribing practitioner, the prescribing practitioner's spouse and the prescribing practitioner's dependent children, in the aggregate, do not exceed one-half of one per cent of the total number of shares issued by the corporation.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-306b — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 391 / Section 20-306b
Sec. 20-306b. Formation of corporation or limited liability company for joint practice.
Status: in_force

(b) Application by such corporation or limited liability company for a certificate of registration under this section shall be made to the Department of Consumer Protection on a form prescribed by the department and accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of five hundred sixty-five dollars. Each such certificate shall expire annually and shall be renewable upon payment of a fee of three hundred seventy-five dollars, if all requirements of chapter 390 or 396 and this chapter with respect to corporate or limited liability company practice are met. The department or boards by joint action may refuse to authorize the issuance or renewal of a certificate if any facts exist which would entitle the commissioner or boards to suspend or revoke an existing certificate.

(c) Any corporation or limited liability company issued a certificate under this section shall be required to comply with all provisions of chapter 390 or 396 and this chapter with respect to corporate or limited liability company practice.

(d) No such corporation or limited liability company shall be relieved of responsibility for the conduct or acts of its agents, employees, members or officers by reason of its compliance with the provisions of this section, nor shall any individual practicing architecture, landscape architecture, engineering or land surveying be relieved of responsibility for services performed by reason of his or her employment or relationship with such corporation or limited liability company.

(e) All fees collected under this section shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund.

(f) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, with the advice and assistance of the Architectural Licensing Board, the State Board of Landscape Architects and the appropriate members of the State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors designated to administer the provisions of this chapter with respect to professional engineers or land surveyors, shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to carry out the provisions of this section.

See Sec. 21a-10(b) re staggered schedule for certificate renewals.

See Secs. 33-182a et seq. re professional service corporations.

Subsec. (a):

Requires that at least one architect and one engineer form a corporation. 4 CA 393.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-39a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 373 / Section 20-39a
Sec. 20-39a. Professional liability insurance required, when. Amount of insurance. Reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) Each insurance company which issues professional liability insurance, as defined in subdivisions (1), (6), (7), (8) and (9) of subsection (b) of section 38a-393 , shall on and after January 1, 1995, render to the Commissioner of Public Health a true record of the names and addresses, according to classification, of cancellations of and refusals to renew professional liability insurance policies and the reasons for such cancellation or refusal to renew said policies for the year ending on the thirty-first day of December next preceding.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-680 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400o / Section 20-680
Sec. 20-680. Regulations. Report.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than January 1, 2008, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall report, in accordance with section 11-4a , on the implementation of the provisions of sections 20-670 to 20-679 , inclusive, to the select committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to aging and to the office of the Governor. Such report may include recommended revisions to the general statutes or other changes that the commissioner deems necessary or advisable to enhance the implementation of the provisions of sections 20-670 to 20-679 , inclusive.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-367 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 396 / Section 20-367
Sec. 20-367. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Landscape Architects appointed under the provisions of section 20-368 ;

(2) “The practice of landscape architecture” means rendering or offering to render the service of site planning, which may involve and encompass the design or management of land, the arrangement of natural and artificial elements, including, but not limited to, grading and incidental drainage, soil and erosion control, and planting plans, and the determination and consideration of inherent problems of the land relating to natural and artificial forces with concern for resource conservation in accordance with accepted professional standards of public health, safety and welfare, such service to be rendered to clients by consultation, investigation, reconnaissance, research, planning, specification, design or periodic observation; but does not include the physical implementation of such service, including, but not limited to, the actual on-site performance of grading, drainage, soil and erosion controls and planting work normally performed by builders, general contractors and subcontractors; and

(3) “Landscape architect” means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in this state under the authority of this chapter.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-133a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 380 / Section 20-133a
Sec. 20-133a. Restrictions on employment of optometrists.
Status: in_force

Prior to statute, court, in considering Sec. 20-133, held legislature did not intend that corporation or other unlicensed person could not employ licensed optometrist at fixed salary to render optometrical services to persons whose obligation to pay for services would run to corporation. 150 C. 290.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-14o — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-14o
Sec. 20-14o. Prescriptions for opioid drugs.
Status: in_force

(1) “Opioid drug” has the same meaning as provided in 42 CFR 8.2, as amended from time to time;

(2) “Adult” means a person who is at least eighteen years of age;

(3) “Prescribing practitioner” has the same meaning as provided in section 20-14c ;

(4) “Minor” means a person who is under eighteen years of age;

(5) “Opioid agonist” means a medication that binds to the opiate receptors and provides relief to individuals in treatment for abuse of or dependence on an opioid drug;

(6) “Opiate receptor” means a specific site on a cell surface that interacts in a highly selective fashion with an opioid drug;

(7) “Palliative care” means specialized medical care to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with a life-threatening illness; and

(8) “Opioid antagonist” has the same meaning as provided in section 17a-714a .

(b) When issuing a prescription for an opioid drug to an adult patient for the first time for outpatient use, a prescribing practitioner who is authorized to prescribe an opioid drug shall not issue a prescription for more than a seven-day supply of such drug, as recommended in the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.

(c) A prescribing practitioner shall not issue a prescription for an opioid drug to a minor for more than a five-day supply of such drug.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if, in the professional medical judgment of a prescribing practitioner, more than a seven-day supply of an opioid drug is required to treat an adult patient's acute medical condition, or more than a five-day supply of an opioid drug is required to treat a minor patient's acute medical condition, as determined by the prescribing practitioner, or is necessary for the treatment of chronic pain, pain associated with a cancer diagnosis or for palliative care, then the prescribing practitioner may issue a prescription for the quantity needed to treat the acute medical condition, chronic pain, pain associated with a cancer diagnosis or pain experienced while the patient is in palliative care. The condition triggering the prescription of an opioid drug for more than a seven-day supply for an adult patient or more than a five-day supply for a minor patient shall be documented in the patient's medical record and the practitioner shall indicate that an alternative to the opioid drug was not appropriate to address the medical condition.

(e) The provisions of subsections (b), (c) and (d) of this section shall not apply to medications designed for the treatment of abuse of or dependence on an opioid drug, including, but not limited to, opioid agonists and opioid antagonists.

(f) When issuing a prescription for an opioid drug to an adult or minor patient, the prescribing practitioner shall (1) discuss with the patient the risks associated with the use of such opioid drug, including, but not limited to, the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid drugs and the dangers of taking opioid drugs with alcohol, benzodiazepines and other central nervous system depressants, and the reasons the prescription is necessary, and, if applicable, with the custodial parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the minor patient if such parent, guardian or other person is present at the time of issuance of the prescription, and (2) encourage the patient and, if applicable, the custodial parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the minor patient if such parent, guardian or other person is present at the time of issuance of the prescription, to obtain an opioid antagonist.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-324f — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-324f
Sec. 20-324f. Penalty for false or untrue claim.
Status: in_force

Cited. 189 C. 162; 192 C. 439.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-440 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400a / Section 20-440
Sec. 20-440. Regulations.
Status: in_force

(b) The regulations required under subsection (a) of this section shall be revised, as necessary, to ensure that such regulations meet or exceed the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's model accreditation plan in accordance with federal regulations, as from time to time amended. The commissioner may implement policies and procedures necessary to administer the provisions of this section while in the process of adopting such policies and procedures as regulations, provided notice of intent to adopt regulations is published on the eRegulations System not later than twenty days after the date of implementation. Policies and procedures implemented pursuant to this section shall be valid until final regulations are adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54.

See Sec. 19a-332 for applicable definitions.

See Sec. 52-577a for statute of limitations on claims based on exposure to asbestos.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-615 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-615
Sec. 20-615. (Formerly Sec. 20-184c). Prescriptions: Pharmacy to assign serial number and maintain records. Transfer of records to another pharmacy.
Status: in_force

(b) A refill of a prescription shall be recorded on the face or back of the original prescription or in an electronic system.

(c) Records maintained under this section shall be made available for inspection upon request of any authorized agent of the commissioner or other person authorized by law.

(d) When a pharmacy closes temporarily or permanently, the pharmacy shall, in the interest of public health, safety and convenience, make its complete prescription records immediately available to a nearby pharmacy and post a notice of this availability on the window or door of the closed pharmacy.

(e) Any violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in section 20-581 .

(f) This section shall not apply to records maintained in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-576 , 21a-244 or 21a-244a .

(g) When an institutional pharmacy in a hospital dispenses a drug or device for outpatient use or dispenses a drug or device that is prescribed for an employee of the hospital or for the employee's spouse or dependent children, the provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c) and (e) of this section shall apply.

Annotation to former section 20-184c:

Cited. 207 C. 698.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-626 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-626
Sec. 20-626. Confidentiality of pharmacy records.
Status: in_force

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a pharmacist or pharmacy may provide pharmacy records or information to the following: (1) The patient; (2) the prescribing practitioner or a pharmacist or another prescribing practitioner presently treating the patient when deemed medically appropriate; (3) a person registered or licensed pursuant to chapter 378 who is acting as an agent for a prescribing practitioner that is presently treating the patient or a person registered or licensed pursuant to chapter 378 providing care to the patient in a hospital; (4) third party payors who pay claims for pharmaceutical services rendered to a patient or who have a formal agreement or contract to audit any records or information in connection with such claims; (5) any governmental agency with statutory authority to review or obtain such information; (6) any individual, the state or federal government or any agency thereof or court pursuant to a subpoena; and (7) any individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity which has a written agreement with a pharmacy to access the pharmacy's database provided the information accessed is limited to data which does not identify specific individuals.

Subsec. (a):

Statute is intended to protect information concerning the nature of customer's treatment and not pharmacy's billing practices. 53 CA 129.

Subsec. (b):

Pharmacy required to comply with investigative demand of commissioner; civil investigative demand determined to be equivalent of subpoena. 53 CA 129.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-452 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400b / Section 20-452
Sec. 20-452. Application for certificate of registration. Fees.
Status: in_force

(b) Each application for a certificate of registration as a community association manager shall be accompanied by an application fee of sixty dollars and a registration fee of one hundred dollars. The department shall refund the registration fee if it refuses to issue a certificate of registration. The department shall not charge either an application or a registration fee for a certificate of registration as a community association manager trainee.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-198 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384 / Section 20-198
Sec. 20-198. Qualifications for examination. Approved schools. Denial of eligibility for licensure.
Status: in_force

(b) The department may, under such regulations as the Commissioner of Public Health may adopt, in accordance with chapter 54, with the advice and assistance of the board, deny eligibility for licensure to a graduate of a school that has been found to have provided fraudulent or inaccurate documentation regarding either the school's educational program or the academic credentials of graduates of the school's program or to have failed to meet educational standards prescribed in such regulations.

Cited. 45 CA 83.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-90a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 378 / Section 20-90a
Sec. 20-90a. Pilot program offering licensed practical nursing education and training. Application process. Review and consideration by board.
Status: in_force

(b) An institution of higher education that applies to the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing to establish a pilot program pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall provide to said board the following information, in writing, not later than sixty days prior to the date on which it seeks to establish the pilot program:

(1) Identifying information regarding the pilot program, including, but not limited to, the name of the program, address where such program will be administered, responsible party for the program and contact information for the program;

(2) A description of the pilot program, including accreditation status, any clinical partner and anticipated enrollment by academic term;

(3) An identification of resources that support the program;

(4) Graduation rates and National Council Licensure Examination licensure and certification pass rates for the past three years for any existing nursing programs offered by the institution of higher education;

(5) A plan for employing qualified faculty and administrators and clinical experiences; and

(6) Other information as requested by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing.

(c) The Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing shall review and consider an application made by an institution of higher education described in subsection (a) of this section to establish a pilot program pursuant to said subsection if the institution of higher education provides the information required pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. The Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing may hold a public hearing on such application.

(d) The pilot program established pursuant to this section shall comply with the relevant provisions of this chapter and sections 20-90-45 to 20-90-59, inclusive, of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10a-34 , if such pilot program complies with such provisions for not less than two years, and provides evidence that the program is meeting its educational outcomes, as defined in section 20-90-47 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies, such pilot program shall be deemed fully approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-576 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-576
Sec. 20-576. (Formerly Sec. 20-164). Regulations.
Status: in_force

(b) The commissioner shall, with the advice and assistance of the commission, adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, governing (1) the storage and retrieval of prescription information for noncontrolled substances, including refills, by pharmacists through the use of electronic data processing systems or other systems for the efficient storage and retrieval of information, (2) the operation of institutional pharmacies pursuant to chapters 368a and 418, and sections 17a-210 to 17a-273 , inclusive, 19a-490 to 19a-520 , inclusive, and 20-570 to 20-630 , inclusive, and (3) the activities of pharmacy technicians in pharmacies and institutional pharmacies, including ratios of registered pharmacy technicians and certified pharmacy technicians to pharmacists in pharmacies and institutional pharmacies.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-281l — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 389 / Section 20-281l
Sec. 20-281l. Certain recommendations and referrals for commission prohibited. Disclosure of commission.
Status: in_force

(b) A licensee who is not prohibited under this section from performing services for a commission or from accepting a commission and who is paid or expects to be paid a commission shall disclose such payment or expectation to any person or entity to whom such licensee recommends or refers a product or service to which the commission relates.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-377l — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 396a / Section 20-377l
Sec. 20-377l. Use of title. Use of seal.
Status: in_force

(b) Any person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter may utilize a seal. Such seal shall only include: (1) The name of such person, (2) the words “Registered Interior Designer, State of Connecticut”, and (3) such person's registration number.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-395g — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 397a / Section 20-395g
Sec. 20-395g. Audiology assistants: Supervision requirements; prohibited activities.
Status: in_force

(b) An audiology assistant may not engage in any of the following activities:

(1) Interpreting obtained observations or data into diagnostic statements of clinical management or procedures;

(2) Determining case selection;

(3) Transmitting clinical information including data or impressions relative to client performance, behavior or progress, whether verbally or in writing, to anyone other than the audiologist;

(4) Independently composing clinical reports except for progress notes to be held in the patient's file;

(5) Referring a patient to other agencies; or

(6) Using any title, either verbally or in writing, other than that determined by the audiologist or any title implying that the individual is licensed as an audiologist.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-14d — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-14d
Sec. 20-14d. Dispensing of drugs by licensed practitioners to be in accordance with sections 20-14c, 20-14f and 20-14g.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 20-631 re collaborative drug therapy management agreements between pharmacists and physicians.

Cited. 207 C. 346.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-217 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 385 / Section 20-217
Sec. 20-217. Funeral director's license. Examination. Fee. Out-of-state licensees.
Status: in_force

(b) Examinations for a funeral director's license shall be held semiannually and at such other times as may be determined by the Department of Public Health.

(c) Any person licensed as a funeral director in another state whose requirements for licensure in such capacity are substantially similar to or higher than those of this state and who is a currently practicing competent practitioner shall be eligible for licensure without examination upon application and payment of a fee of two hundred ten dollars, provided all such applicants shall be required to pass an examination, given in writing, on the Connecticut public health laws and the regulations of the Department of Public Health pertaining to the activities of a funeral director. No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint.

Under former statute, board not justified in requiring embalmer's license for funeral directors; former statute unconstitutional in part. 129 C. 134.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-206kk — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384d / Section 20-206kk
Sec. 20-206kk. Practice restricted to licensed persons. Exceptions. Title protection.
Status: in_force

(b) No person shall use the title “paramedic”, “emergency medical responder”, “emergency medical technician”, “advanced emergency medical technician” or “emergency medical services instructor” or make use of any title, words, letters or abbreviations that may reasonably be confused with licensure as a paramedic or certification as an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or emergency medical services instructor unless licensed or certified pursuant to section 20-206 ll or 20-206mm .

(c) No license as a paramedic or certificate as an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician or emergency medical services instructor shall be required of (1) a person performing services within the scope of practice for which he or she is licensed or certified by any agency of this state, or (2) a student, intern or trainee pursuing a course of study in emergency medical services in an accredited institution of education or within an emergency medical services program approved by the commissioner, provided the activities that would otherwise require a license or certificate as an emergency medical services personnel are performed under supervision and constitute a part of a supervised course of study.

(d) Paramedics who are currently licensed by a state that maintains licensing requirements equal to or higher than those in this state shall be eligible for licensure as a paramedic in this state.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-344 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 394 / Section 20-344
Sec. 20-344. Duties of board. Examinations. Record of licensees to be maintained.
Status: in_force

(b) The board, with the consent of the commissioner, shall prepare written, oral and practical examinations to determine the qualifications of persons who apply for licenses to engage in servicing receiving equipment. Such examinations shall be administered to applicants at least three times each year by the Department of Consumer Protection. The board shall maintain a current record of all licensed service dealers, electronics technicians, apprentice electronics technicians, antenna technicians and radio electronics technicians.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-413 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 399 / Section 20-413
Sec. 20-413. Permitted activities.
Status: in_force

(1) Consulting with or disseminating research findings and scientific information to accredited academic institutions or governmental agencies or offering lectures to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise;

(2) The activities and services of a graduate student or speech and language pathology intern in speech and language pathology pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree in speech and language pathology at an accredited or approved college or university or a clinical training facility approved by the department, provided these activities and services constitute a part of his or her supervised course of study and that such person is designated as “Speech and Language Pathology Intern”, “Speech and Language Pathology Trainee”, or other such title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the level of training;

(3) (A) A person from another state offering speech and language pathology services in this state, provided such services are performed for no more than five days in any calendar year and provided such person meets the qualifications and requirements for licensing in this state; or (B) a person from another state who is licensed or certified as a speech and language pathologist by a similar authority of another state, or territory of the United States, or of a foreign country or province whose standards are equivalent to or greater than, at the date of his or her certification or licensure, the requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted hereunder, or a person who meets such qualifications and requirements and resides in a state or territory of the United States, or a foreign country or province which does not grant certification or license to speech and language pathologists, from offering speech and language pathology services in this state for a total of not more than thirty days in any calendar year;

(4) The activities and services of a person who meets the requirements of subdivisions (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of section 20-411 , while such person is engaged in full or part-time employment in fulfillment of the professional employment requirement of subdivision (3) of said subsection (a);

(5) The use of supervised support personnel to assist licensed speech and language pathologists with tasks that are (A) designed by the licensed speech and language pathologists being assisted, (B) routine, and (C) related to maintenance of assistive and prosthetic devices, recording and charting or implementation of evaluation or intervention plans. For purposes of this subdivision, “supervised” means (i) not more than three support personnel are assisting one licensed speech and language pathologist, (ii) in-person communication between the licensed speech and language pathologist and support personnel is available at all times, and (iii) the licensed speech and language pathologist provides the support personnel with regularly scheduled direct observation, guidance, direction and conferencing for not less than thirty per cent of client contact time for the support personnel's first ninety workdays and for not less than twenty per cent of client contact time thereafter; or

(6) The provision of applied behavior analysis services by a licensed behavior analyst or a board certified assistant behavior analyst, as such terms are defined in section 20-185i , in accordance with section 10-76ii .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-29 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 372 / Section 20-29
Sec. 20-29. Disciplinary action. Grounds.
Status: in_force

Cited. 211 C. 508; 220 C. 86.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-50 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 375 / Section 20-50
Sec. 20-50. Podiatric medicine defined.
Status: in_force

See Secs. 20-14c to 20-14g, inclusive, re dispensing and labeling of drugs by licensed practitioners.

The supplying of extremely well-fitting custom shoes does not constitute the practice of chiropody. 146 C. 613. Cited. 203 C. 295. “Ankle” not included in definition of “foot”. 208 C. 709.

Cited. 46 CA 391.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-633l — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-633l
Sec. 20-633l. Disclosure of information by licensed pharmacists regarding drugs used for termination of pregnancy. Prohibition concerning automatic reciprocal jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

(b) A pharmacist who is employed by a pharmacy that has been approved to dispense drugs for the termination of a pregnancy shall provide to any patient who is seeking any such drug a list of the pharmacies nearest to such patient that dispense such drug if the pharmacy does not have a supply of such drug.

(c) A pharmacist who is, or has been, licensed in another state or jurisdiction shall not be subject to automatic reciprocal discipline in this state for any disciplinary action taken in such other state or jurisdiction, provided such disciplinary action was based solely on the termination of a pregnancy under conditions which would not violate the laws of this state.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-268 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 388 / Section 20-268
Sec. 20-268. Board of examiners.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 4-9a for definition of “public member”.

See Secs. 19a-8 to 19a-12, inclusive, re powers and duties of boards and commissions within Department of Public Health.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-153a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 381 / Section 20-153a
Sec. 20-153a. Lens and frame requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) No person shall fabricate, sell, offer to sell or have in his possession with intent to sell or offer to sell eyeglasses or sunglasses having frames manufactured from cellulose nitrate or materials having flammable characteristics approximately those of cellulose nitrate as found and established in the American National Standards Institute standards, as amended, or such other standard as may be established in regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-141 .

(c) Any person who violates this section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-162o — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 381a / Section 20-162o
Sec. 20-162o. Application. Qualifications. Fees. Regulations.
Status: in_force

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the department may issue a license as a respiratory care practitioner to a person who (1) has been registered as a respiratory therapist by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, (2) has passed the clinical simulation examination of the National Board for Respiratory Care, and (3) is currently credentialed by said board as a registered respiratory therapist. Each person seeking licensure pursuant to this subsection shall make application on forms prescribed by the commissioner, pay an application fee of one hundred ninety dollars and present to the commissioner satisfactory evidence of his credentialing by said society and said board.

(c) The department may, upon receipt of an application for respiratory care licensure, accompanied by the licensure application fee of one hundred ninety dollars, issue a temporary permit to a person who has completed an educational program in respiratory care which satisfies the requirements of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this section. Such temporary permit shall authorize the permittee to practice as a respiratory care practitioner under the supervision of a person licensed pursuant to this section. Such practice shall be limited to those settings where the licensed supervisor is physically present on the premises and is immediately available to render assistance and supervision as needed, to the permittee. Such temporary permit shall be valid from the date of issuance of same until the date of issuance of the results of the first examination administered pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section, following the permittee's completion of said educational program in respiratory care. Such permit shall remain valid for each person who passes said examination until the permittee receives their license from the department. Such permit shall become void and shall not be reissued in the event that the permittee fails to pass said examination. No permit shall be issued to any person who has previously failed said examination or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint or pending professional disciplinary action. Violation of the restrictions on practice set forth in this section may constitute a basis for denial of licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.

(d) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88 . The fee for renewal shall be one hundred five dollars.

(e) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this or any other state or territory.

(f) The commissioner may adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to administer provisions of sections 20-162n to 20-162q , inclusive.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-411a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 399 / Section 20-411a
Sec. 20-411a. Continuing education: Contact hours; qualifying activities; attestation; record-keeping; exemptions, waivers and extensions; reinstatement of void licenses.
Status: in_force

(b) Qualifying continuing education activities include, but are not limited to, workshops or courses, including on-line courses and journal studies with content accepted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or such successor organization as may be approved by the department, offered by national and state speech-language-hearing associations, other regional speech-language groups, or other related professional societies and organizations as appropriate to the educational needs of the licensee, state and local education agencies, hospitals or other health care institutions, and accredited colleges and universities. One credit hour for each hour of attendance shall be recognized. Audited courses shall have hours of attendance documented.

(c) Each licensee applying for license renewal pursuant to section 19a-88 shall sign a statement attesting that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements of subsection (b) of this section in a format prescribed by the department. Each licensee shall retain records of attendance or certificates of completion that demonstrate compliance with such continuing education requirements for a minimum of three years following the year in which the continuing education activities were completed and shall submit such records to the department for inspection not later than forty-five days after a request by the department for such records.

(d) A licensee applying for the first time for license renewal pursuant to section 19a-88 is exempt from the continuing education requirements of this section.

(e) A licensee who is not engaged in active professional practice in any form during a registration period shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements of this section, provided the licensee submits to the department, prior to the expiration of the registration period, a notarized application for exemption on a form prescribed by the department and such other documentation as may be required by the department. The application for exemption pursuant to this subsection shall contain a statement that the licensee may not engage in professional practice until the licensee has met the continuing education requirements of this section.

(f) In individual cases involving medical disability or illness, the commissioner may, in the commissioner's discretion, grant a waiver of the continuing education requirements or an extension of time within which to fulfill the continuing education requirements of this section to any licensee, provided the licensee submits to the department, prior to the expiration of the registration period, an application for waiver on a form prescribed by the department, along with a certification by a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse of the disability or illness and such other documentation as may be required by the commissioner. The commissioner may grant a waiver or extension for a period not to exceed one registration period, except that the commissioner may grant additional waivers or extensions if the medical disability or illness upon which a waiver or extension is granted continues beyond the period of the waiver or extension and the licensee applies for an additional waiver or extension.

(g) Any licensee whose license has become void pursuant to section 19a-88 and who applies to the department for reinstatement of such license pursuant to section 19a-14 shall submit evidence documenting successful completion of ten contact hours of continuing education within the one-year period immediately preceding application for reinstatement.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-14q — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-14q
Sec. 20-14q. Treatment with an investigational drug, biological product or device. Liability of treating physician.
Status: in_force

(1) “Investigational drug, biological product or device” means a drug, biological product or biological device that has successfully completed a phase one clinical trial of the federal Food and Drug Administration but has not yet been approved for general use by the federal Food and Drug Administration and remains under investigation in a clinical trial approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration;

(2) “Patient” means a person who has a terminal illness, verified by the person's treating physician, who is not being treated as an inpatient in a hospital licensed under chapter 368v;

(3) “Treating physician” means a physician licensed under this chapter who has primary responsibility for the medical care of the patient and treatment of the patient's terminal illness; and

(4) “Terminal illness” means a medical condition that a patient's treating physician anticipates, with reasonable medical judgment, will result in the patient's death or a state of permanent unconsciousness from which recovery is unlikely within a period of one year.

(b) A patient is eligible to receive treatment with an investigational drug, biological product or device if the patient has (1) considered all other treatment options currently approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, (2) been unable to participate in a clinical trial for the terminal illness that is not more than one hundred miles from the patient's home address, or not been accepted to a clinical trial not more than one week after completion of the clinical trial application process, (3) received a recommendation from his or her treating physician for an investigational drug, biological product or device, (4) given written, informed consent, as provided in subsection (c) of this section, for the use of the investigational drug, biological product or device or, if the patient is a minor or lacks the mental capacity to provide informed consent, a parent of the minor or a legal guardian of the minor or adult patient has given such written, informed consent on the patient's behalf, and (5) obtained written documentation from his or her treating physician stating that the patient meets the requirements of this subsection.

(c) A patient gives written informed consent when the patient, or if the patient is a minor or lacks the mental capacity to provide informed consent, a parent of the minor or the legal guardian of the minor or adult patient, signs a written document, verified by the patient's treating physician and a witness that, at a minimum: (1) Explains the currently approved and conventionally recognized products and treatments for the terminal illness from which the patient suffers; (2) confirms the patient's concurrence with his or her treating physician in believing that all currently approved and conventionally recognized products and treatments are unlikely to prolong the patient's life; (3) clearly identifies the specific proposed investigational drug, biological product or device with which the patient is seeking to be treated; (4) describes the potentially best and worst outcomes of using the investigational drug, biological product or device with a realistic description of the most likely outcome, including the possibility that new, unanticipated, different or worse symptoms might result and that death could be hastened by the proposed treatment, based on the treating physician's knowledge of the proposed treatment in conjunction with an awareness of the patient's condition; (5) states clearly that the patient's health carrier, as defined in section 38a-510c , treating physician or other health care provider is not obligated to pay for any care or treatments resulting from the use of the investigational drug, biological product or device; (6) states clearly that the patient's eligibility for hospice care may be withdrawn if the patient begins treatment with an investigational drug, biological product or device but that hospice care may be reinstated if such treatment ends and the patient meets hospice eligibility requirements; (7) states clearly that in-home health care may be denied if such treatment begins; and (8) states that the patient understands that the patient is liable for the costs of, or associated with, the investigational drug, biological product or device and that this liability extends to the patient's estate, unless a contract between the patient and the manufacturer of the investigational drug, biological product or device states otherwise.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the Department of Public Health or the Connecticut Medical Examining Board shall not revoke, fail to renew, suspend or take any disciplinary action against a physician based solely on the treating physician's recommendation to a patient regarding access to, or treatment with, an investigational drug, biological product or device, provided such recommendation is consistent with medical standards of care.

(e) No official, employee or agent of the state shall prevent, or attempt to prevent, a patient who is eligible under subsection (b) of this section from accessing an investigational drug, biological product or device.

(f) Nothing in this section shall create a cause of action against the patient's treating physician or any other person or entity involved in the care of a patient being treated with an investigational drug, biological product or device for any harm done to such patient resulting from the investigational drug, biological product or device.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-301 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 391 / Section 20-301
Sec. 20-301. Receipts and disbursements. Roster of registrants.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 4-32 re state revenue accounting system.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-402a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 398 / Section 20-402a
Sec. 20-402a. Thirty-day trial period. Buyer's right to cancel.
Status: reserved

(b) Every hearing instrument specialist and audiologist shall include in every receipt and contract pertaining to a sale, in reasonable proximity to the space reserved for the signature of the buyer, or on the first page if there is no space reserved for the signature of the buyer, a clear and conspicuous disclosure of the following specific statement in all capital letters of no less than twelve point boldface type of uniform font and in an easily readable style: THE BUYER HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS PURCHASE OR RENTAL FOR ANY REASON AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRTIETH CALENDAR DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF THE HEARING AID. A CANCELLATION FEE OF TWELVE PER CENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE MAY BE IMPOSED.

(c) Every hearing instrument specialist, audiologist, corporation, partnership, trust, association or like organization that engages in the sale of hearing aids at retail shall include in every receipt, contract or order pertaining to the sale of a hearing aid, in reasonable proximity to the space reserved for the signature of the buyer, or on the first page if there is no space reserved for the signature of the buyer, a clear and conspicuous disclosure of the following specific statement in all capital letters of no less than twelve point boldface type of uniform font and in an easily readable style: ANY BUYER WHO ORDERS A HEARING AID AND LEAVES A DEPOSIT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE WITH THE SELLER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CANCEL SUCH ORDER AND DEMAND A FULL REFUND OF SUCH DEPOSIT, LESS ANY EXAMINATION COSTS, IF THE BUYER IS UNABLE TO INSPECT THE HEARING AID AT THE SELLER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SELLER RECEIVES THE DEPOSIT.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-86aa — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 377a / Section 20-86aa
Sec. 20-86aa. Doula advisory committee. Duties. Membership. Date Training Review Committee.
Status: in_force

(1) “Certified doula” means a doula that is certified by the Department of Public Health; and

(2) “Doula” means a trained, nonmedical professional who provides physical, emotional and informational support, virtually or in person, to a pregnant person and any family or friends supporting such person before, during and after birth.

(b) The Commissioner of Public Health shall, within available resources, establish a Doula Advisory Committee within the Department of Public Health. The Doula Advisory Committee shall develop recommendations for (1) requirements for certification and certification renewal of doulas, including, but not limited to, training, experience or continuing education requirements; and (2) standards for recognizing doula training program curricula that are sufficient to satisfy the requirements for doula certification.

(c) The Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, shall be the chairperson of the Doula Advisory Committee.

(d) The Doula Advisory Committee shall consist of the following members:

(1) Seven appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, who are actively practicing as doulas in the state;

(2) One appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, who is a nurse-midwife, licensed pursuant to chapter 377, who has experience working with a doula;

(3) One appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, in consultation with the Connecticut Hospital Association, who shall represent an acute care hospital;

(4) One appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, who shall represent an association that represents hospitals and health-related organizations in the state;

(5) One appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, who shall be a licensed health care provider who specializes in obstetrics and has experience working with a doula;

(6) One appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, who shall represent a community-based doula training organization;

(7) One appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, who shall represent a community-based maternal and child health organization;

(8) One appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee, who shall have expertise in health equity;

(9) The Commissioner of Social Services, or the commissioner's designee;

(10) The Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services, or the commissioner's designee; and

(11) The Commissioner of Early Childhood, or the commissioner's designee.

(e) The Doula Advisory Committee shall establish a Doula Training Program Review Committee. Such committee shall (1) conduct a continuous review of doula training programs; and (2) provide a list of approved doula training programs in the state that meet the requirements established by the Doula Advisory Committee.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-99 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 378 / Section 20-99
Sec. 20-99. Improper professional conduct. Hearing. Appeal. Prohibited conduct.
Status: in_force

(b) Conduct which fails to conform to the accepted standards of the nursing profession includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Fraud or material deception in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice nursing; (2) illegal conduct, incompetence or negligence in carrying out usual nursing functions; (3) physical illness or loss of motor skill, including, but not limited to deterioration through the aging process; (4) emotional disorder or mental illness; (5) abuse or excessive use of drugs, including alcohol, narcotics or chemicals; (6) fraud or material deception in the course of professional services or activities; (7) wilful falsification of entries in any hospital, patient or other record pertaining to drugs, the results of which are detrimental to the health of a patient; (8) conviction of the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter by any court of criminal jurisdiction; and (9) failure to provide information to the Department of Public Health required to complete a health care provider profile, as set forth in section 20-13j . The Commissioner of Public Health may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if his physical or mental capacity to practice safely is the subject of an investigation. Said commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to section 19a-17 .

Cited. 42 CS 376.

Subsec. (b):

“Unprofessional conduct” determined by standards accepted by those practicing same profession in same territory. 177 C. 78.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-14l — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-14l
Sec. 20-14l. Delegation of ophthalmological services.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 20-127(g) authorizing optometrists to delegate certain duties re ocular agents.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-195iii — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 383f / Section 20-195iii
Sec. 20-195iii. Qualifications for licensure. Licensure by endorsement. Renewal.
Status: in_force

(b) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall present evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant is licensed or certified as a music therapist, or as a person entitled to perform similar services under a different designation, in another state or jurisdiction that has requirements for practicing in such capacity that are substantially similar to, or higher than, those of this state and that there are no disciplinary actions or unresolved complaints pending in this state or any other state.

(c) Licenses issued under this section shall be renewed annually pursuant to section 19a-88 . The fee for such renewal shall be one hundred ninety dollars. Each licensed music therapist applying for license renewal shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner of having current certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists, or any successor of said board, and having obtained continuing education units for certification as required by said board.

(d) (1) Any individual who has been convicted of any criminal offense may request, at any time, that the commissioner determine whether such individual's criminal conviction disqualifies the individual from obtaining a license issued or conferred by the commissioner pursuant to this section or section 20-195jjj based on (A) the nature of the conviction and its relationship to the individual's ability to safely or competently perform the duties or responsibilities associated with such license, (B) information pertaining to the degree of rehabilitation of the individual, and (C) the time elapsed since the conviction or release of the individual. An individual making such request shall include (i) details of the individual's criminal conviction, and (ii) any payment required by the commissioner. The commissioner may charge a fee of not more than fifteen dollars for each request made under this subsection. The commissioner may waive such fee.

(2) Not later than thirty days after receiving a request under this subsection, the commissioner shall inform the individual making such request whether, based on the criminal record information submitted, such individual is disqualified from receiving or holding a license issued pursuant to this section.

(3) The commissioner is not bound by a determination made under this subsection, if, upon further investigation, the commissioner determines that the individual's criminal conviction differs from the information presented in the determination request.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-235a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 386 / Section 20-235a
Sec. 20-235a. Barbers, hairdressers and cosmeticians; examining board.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 4-9a for definition of “public member”.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-74bb — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 376c / Section 20-74bb
Sec. 20-74bb. Qualifications for licensure. Scope of practice. License renewal. Practice pending examination.
Status: in_force

(b) A radiographer licensed pursuant to this chapter may operate a medical x-ray system under the supervision and upon the written or verbal order of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370, a chiropractor licensed pursuant to chapter 372, a naturopath licensed pursuant to chapter 373, a podiatrist licensed pursuant to chapter 375, a dentist licensed pursuant to chapter 379 or a veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 384.

(c) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88 . The fee for renewal shall be one hundred five dollars.

(d) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this or any other state or territory.

(e) No person shall use the title “radiographer” unless such person holds a license issued in accordance with this section.

(f) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a graduate of a course of study approved pursuant to subdivision (1) of said subsection may operate a medical x-ray system for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty calendar days after the date of graduation, provided such graduate is working in a hospital or similar organization where adequate supervision is provided. If the person practicing pursuant to this subsection fails to pass the licensure examination, all privileges under this subsection shall cease.

(g) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, the commissioner shall grant a license to any person who submits satisfactory evidence that such person has a degree in radiography or identical field of study under a different designation from an institution of higher education authorized to grant degrees by the state or country where located, has a minimum of ten years' experience in the field of radiography, has a temporary license from the Department of Public Health and applies for licensure prior to January 1, 1998.

(h) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, during the period from October 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003, inclusive, the commissioner shall grant a license to any person who (1) has practiced as a radiographer for at least ten years, one of which years was no earlier than two years from the date of application pursuant to this section, (2) holds a current registration as a radiation therapy technologist that was originally issued by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists on or before January 1, 1984, and (3) holds current licensure as a radiographer in another state, that was originally issued on or before January 1, 1984. No license shall be issued pursuant to this subsection to any applicant regarding whom disciplinary action was taken, is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-296 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 390 / Section 20-296
Sec. 20-296. Inquiry into alleged violations. Orders. Civil penalty.
Status: in_force

Connecticut Society of Architects, having no interest in subject matter, had no standing to sue alleged violator in a representative capacity; board, having direct interest in subject matter, was essential party for rendition of declaratory judgment. 151 C. 68.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-200 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384 / Section 20-200
Sec. 20-200. Issuance of license or temporary permit to persons licensed to practice in another state or territory.
Status: in_force

(b) The Department of Public Health may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for licensure without examination upon receipt of a completed application form, accompanied by the fee for licensure without examination, a copy of a current license from another state of the United States, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth or territory subject to the laws of the United States, and a notarized affidavit attesting that the license is valid and belongs to the person requesting notarization. Such temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty calendar days and shall not be renewable. The department shall not issue a temporary permit under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending, or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-610 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-610
Sec. 20-610. (Formerly Sec. 20-166). Dispensing or retail sale of legend drugs, legend devices and certain other drugs by other than pharmacies and hospitals, prohibited.
Status: in_force

(b) The following drugs may not be sold at retail except as permitted in subsection (a) of this section: (1) Injectable or ingestible antibiotics; (2) injectable biologicals; (3) sulfonamides and their compounds which are designed to be taken into the stomach for systemic action; (4) injectable or ingestible corticosteroids; or (5) camphorated tincture of opium.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars.

See Sec. 21a-4(c) re fines for late license renewals.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12e — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-12e
Sec. 20-12e. Petition concerning ability to practice of physician assistant. Notification to department of termination or restriction of privileges of physician assistant.
Status: in_force

(b) Any health care facility licensed pursuant to subsection (a) of section 19a-491 which terminates or restricts the staff membership or privileges of any physician assistant or holder of a permit issued pursuant to section 20-12h or subsection (b) of section 20-12b shall, not later than fifteen days after the effective date of such action, notify the department of such action.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-281k — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 389 / Section 20-281k
Sec. 20-281k. Statements, records, schedules, working papers and memoranda incident to practice of public accountancy. Return of original records. Retention of certain workpaper.
Status: in_force

(b) A licensee shall return a client's original records to his client or former client upon the client's request and reasonable notice in accordance with the regulations of the board and any accounting or other records belonging to, or obtained from or on behalf of, the client that the licensee removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account. The licensee may make and retain copies of such documents of the client when such documents form the basis for work done by him. A licensee shall provide such other records to a client or former client as the board may provide by regulation.

(c) A licensee shall ensure that any work product and workpaper created in the performance of an engagement for a client is retained for not less than seven years after the creation of such work product or workpaper, unless the licensee is required by law to retain such records for a longer period. Any work product or workpaper prepared by a licensee in the course of an audit of a corporation the securities of which are registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as from time to time amended, or that is required to file reports under Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as from time to time amended, shall be retained for the period described in section 33-1332 .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-88 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 378 / Section 20-88
Sec. 20-88. State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Status: in_force

(b) The Governor shall appoint a chairperson from among such members. Said board shall meet at least once during each calendar quarter and at such other times as the chairman deems necessary. Special meetings shall be held on the request of a majority of the board after notice in accordance with the provisions of section 1-225 . A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. Members shall not be compensated for their services. Any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings or who fails to attend fifty per cent of all meetings held during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from office. Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded by the board. No member shall participate in the affairs of the board during the pendency of any disciplinary proceedings by the board against such member.

See Sec. 4-9a for definition of “public member”.

See Secs. 19a-8 to 19a-12, inclusive, re powers and duties of boards and commissions within Department of Public Health.

Cited. 177 C. 78; 220 C. 86.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-204a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384 / Section 20-204a
Sec. 20-204a. Allegations of wrongdoing, investigation by department. Disclosure to complainant.
Status: in_force

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the investigation shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure under section 1-210 and no person may disclose knowledge of the investigation to a third party unless the veterinarian requests that the investigation be open, except that the department shall provide information to the person who filed the complaint pursuant to subdivision (12) of subsection (a) of section 19a-14 .

(c) If the department makes a finding of no probable cause to take action under section 20-202 or fails to make a finding within the twelve-month period required by subsection (a) of this section, the allegation submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and the entire record of the investigation may remain confidential and no person shall disclose knowledge of such investigation to a third party unless the veterinarian requests that it be open, except that the department shall provide information to the person who filed the complaint pursuant to subdivision (12) of subsection (a) of section 19a-14 .

(d) If the department makes a finding that there is probable cause to take action under section 20-202 , the allegation submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and the entire record of such investigation shall be deemed a public record, in accordance with section 1-210 .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-222c — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 385 / Section 20-222c
Sec. 20-222c. Transfer of ownership. Notice requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Notify each person who has purchased a prepaid funeral service contract from such funeral service business of such transfer, discontinuance or termination;

(2) Mail a letter to each person for whom the funeral service business is storing cremated remains notifying such person of such transfer, discontinuance or termination; and

(3) Provide the Department of Public Health with a notice of such transfer, discontinuance or termination and a list of all unclaimed cremated remains held by the funeral service business at the time of such transfer, discontinuance or termination not later than ten days after any such transfer, discontinuance or termination.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-254 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 387 / Section 20-254
Sec. 20-254. License without examination.
Status: in_force

(b) If the issuance of such license in any other state, in the District of Columbia, or in a commonwealth or territory of the United States did not require an examination, an applicant who has legally practiced cosmetology for at least five years in a state outside of Connecticut shall be eligible for licensure under this section if the applicant submits to the commissioner evidence of education and experience that is satisfactory to the commissioner and upon payment of a fee of one hundred dollars. Evidence of experience shall include, but not be limited to, (1) an original certification from the out-of-state licensing agency demonstrating at least five years of licensure, (2) correspondence from the applicant's former employers, coworkers or clients that describes the applicant's experience in the state for at least five years, and (3) a copy of tax returns that indicate cosmetology as the applicant's occupation. No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in the context of providing services as a cosmetician.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-206jj — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384d / Section 20-206jj
Sec. 20-206jj. (Formerly Sec. 19a-193). Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) “Advanced emergency medical technician” means an individual who is certified as an advanced emergency medical technician by the Department of Public Health;

(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health;

(3) “Emergency medical services instructor” means a person who is certified under the provisions of section 20-206 ll or 20-206mm by the Department of Public Health to teach courses, the completion of which is required in order to become an emergency medical technician;

(4) “Emergency medical responder” means an individual who is certified to practice as an emergency medical responder under the provisions of section 20-206 ll or 20-206mm ;

(5) “Emergency medical services personnel” means an individual certified to practice as an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, emergency medical services instructor or an individual licensed as a paramedic;

(6) “Emergency medical technician” means a person who is certified to practice as an emergency medical technician under the provisions of section 20-206 ll or 20-206mm ;

(7) “National organization for emergency medical certification” means a national organization approved by the Department of Public Health and identified on the department's Internet web site, or such national organization's successor organization, that tests and provides certification to emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced medical technicians and paramedics;

(8) “Office of Emergency Medical Services” means the office established within the Department of Public Health pursuant to section 19a-178 ;

(9) “Paramedicine” means the carrying out of (A) all phases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, (B) the administration of drugs and intravenous solutions under written or oral authorization from a licensed physician or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, and (C) the administration of controlled substances, as defined in section 21a-240 , in accordance with written protocols or standing orders of a licensed physician or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse; and

(10) “Paramedic” means a person licensed to practice as a paramedic under the provisions of section 20-206 ll .

See Sec. 20-9 re paramedics and meaning of practice of medicine.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-281a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 389 / Section 20-281a
Sec. 20-281a. Revocation, suspension or denial of certificate, license, practice privilege or permit. Refusal to renew. Civil penalty. Probation. Reasons therefor.
Status: in_force

(1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate, registration, license, practice privilege or permit;

(2) Cancellation, revocation, suspension or refusal to renew authority to engage in the practice of public accountancy in any other state for any cause;

(3) Failure, on the part of a holder of a license or permit under section 20-281d or 20-281e , to maintain compliance with the requirements for issuance or renewal of such license or permit or to report changes to the board under subsection (h) of section 20-281d or subsection (f) of section 20-281e ;

(4) Revocation, limitation or suspension of the right to practice before any state or federal agency or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or any of the following actions taken by any such state or federal agency or said board against a licensee or individual who qualifies for the practice privilege: (A) Suspension of or barring a licensee from serving as a corporate officer or director, (B) requiring such individual or licensee to disgorge funds, or (C) suspension or barring such individual or a licensee from association with a public accounting firm;

(5) Dishonesty, fraud or negligence in the practice of public accountancy or in the filing or failure to file his own income tax returns;

(6) Violation of any provision of sections 20-279b to 20-281m , inclusive, or regulation adopted by the board under said sections;

(7) Violation of any rule of professional conduct adopted by the board under subdivision (4) of subsection (g) of section 20-280 ;

(8) (A) Conviction of a felony, provided any action taken is based upon (i) the nature of the conviction and its relationship to the certificate or license holder's ability to safely or competently engage in the practice of public accountancy, (ii) information pertaining to the degree of rehabilitation of the certificate or license holder, and (iii) the time elapsed since the conviction or release, or (B) of any crime an element of which is dishonesty or fraud, under the laws of the United States, of this state, or of any other state if the acts involved would have constituted a crime under the laws of this state, subject to the provisions of section 46a-80 ;

(9) Performance of any fraudulent act while holding a registration, certificate, license, practice privilege or permit issued under sections 20-279b to 20-281m , inclusive, or prior law;

(10) Any conduct reflecting adversely upon the licensee's fitness to engage in the practice of public accountancy; and

(11) Violation by anyone of any provision of section 20-281g .

(b) In lieu of or in addition to any remedy specifically provided in subsection (a) of this section, the board may require a licensee or individual who qualifies for a practice privilege to: (1) Submit to a quality review conducted in such fashion as the board may specify; or (2) complete such continuing professional education programs as the board may specify, or both.

(c) In any proceeding in which a remedy provided by subsection (a) or (b) of this section is imposed, the board may also require the respondent to pay the costs of the proceeding.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-311a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-311a
Sec. 20-311a. Real Estate Commission.
Status: in_force

(b) The commission shall consist of eight persons, electors of the state, appointed by the Governor. Three of the members shall be at the time of appointment licensed real estate brokers, two of the members shall be at the time of appointment licensed real estate salespersons and three of the members shall be public members. Not more than a bare majority of the commission shall be members of the same political party and there shall be at least one member from each congressional district.

(c) The members of the commission shall serve until the expiration of the term for which they were appointed and until their successors have qualified. Members shall not be compensated for their services but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The Governor may remove any member for cause upon notice and an opportunity to be heard. Upon the death, resignation or removal of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired portion of the vacated term and until such member's successor is appointed and qualifies. Each member shall, before entering upon his duties, take and file with the commission an oath to faithfully perform the duties of his office.

See Sec. 4-9a for definition of “public member”.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-361 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 395 / Section 20-361
Sec. 20-361. Qualification for licensure.
Status: in_force

(b) (1) Any individual who has been convicted of any criminal offense may request, at any time, that the commissioner determine whether such individual's criminal conviction disqualifies the individual from obtaining a license issued or conferred by the commissioner under this chapter based on (A) the nature of the conviction and its relationship to the individual's ability to safely or competently perform the duties or responsibilities associated with such license, (B) information pertaining to the degree of rehabilitation of the individual, and (C) the time elapsed since the conviction or release of the individual.

(2) An individual making such request shall include (A) details of the individual's criminal conviction, and (B) any payment required by the commissioner. The commissioner may charge a fee of not more than fifteen dollars for each request made under this subsection. The commissioner may waive such fee.

(3) Not later than thirty days after receiving a request under this subsection, the commissioner shall inform the individual making such request whether, based on the criminal record information submitted, such individual is disqualified from receiving or holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter.

(4) The commissioner is not bound by a determination made under this section, if, upon further investigation, the commissioner determines that the individual's criminal conviction differs from the information presented in the determination request.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-265g — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 387 / Section 20-265g
Sec. 20-265g. Schools for instruction for estheticians, nail technicians or eyelash technicians.
Status: in_force

(b) Any school for instruction in the occupations of estheticians, nail technicians or eyelash technicians, other than a hairdressing and cosmetology school approved under section 20-262 shall obtain approval pursuant to this section prior to commencing operation. Any such school established prior to January 1, 2020, shall apply for such approval not later than July 1, 2020. In the event that an approved school undergoes a change of ownership or location, such approval shall become void and the school shall apply for a new approval pursuant to this section. Applications for such approval shall be on forms prescribed by the commissioner. In the event that a school fails to comply with the provisions of this subsection, no credit toward the hours of study required pursuant to section 20-265b , 20-265c , 20-265d or 20-265f shall be granted to any student for instruction received prior to the effective date of the school's approval.

(c) Any instructor employed at a school approved under this section shall have at least two years' experience in the occupation being taught and shall possess a license in such occupation under section 20-265b , 20-265c , 20-265d or 20-265f , as applicable, or a license to practice such occupation from another state of the United States, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth or territory subject to the laws of the United States.

(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any school in the Technical Education and Career System established under section 10-95 .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-162 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 381 / Section 20-162
Sec. 20-162. Exceptions for certified optometrists and physicians and surgeons.
Status: in_force

Exemption of “certified optometrist” does not include a licensed physician. 13 CS 147.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-460 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400b / Section 20-460
Sec. 20-460. Commercially available insurance policy required. Policy requirements. Payment of cost of policy.
Status: in_force

(b) The commercially available insurance policy referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be written by an insurance company authorized to write such policies in this state; (2) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, cover the maximum funds that will be in the custody of the community association manager at any time while the bond is in force, and in no event be less than the sum of three months' assessments plus reserve funds; (3) name the association as obligee; (4) cover the community association manager, community association manager trainee and all partners, officers, employees of the community association manager and may cover other persons controlling, collecting, having access to or disbursing association funds as well; (5) be conditioned upon the persons covered by the policy truly and faithfully accounting for all funds received by them, under their care, custody or control, or to which they have access; (6) provide that the insurance company issuing the policy may not cancel, substantially modify or refuse to renew the policy without giving thirty days' prior written notice to the association and the department, except in the case of a nonpayment of premiums, in which case ten days' prior written notice shall be given; (7) contain such other provisions as the department may, by regulation, require.

(c) The policy of a person who is employed full-time by and provides association management services to an association of a common interest community, or to a master association as defined in section 47-239 exercising the powers on behalf of one or more common interest communities or for the benefit of the unit owners of one or more common interest communities, which community or communities were established prior to July 3, 1991, and have more than two thousand four hundred residential units, shall be in an amount which is not less than one-half the amount specified in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The community association manager shall furnish to the department, upon request, a certificate of each policy required under this section.

(e) Unless otherwise provided for in a written agreement between the community association manager and the association pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, the cost of the policy shall be paid for by the community association manager.

(f) If, as of October 1, 1990, any community association manager is providing association management services, including the handling of funds, or has entered into an agreement to provide association management services including the handling of funds, and has no written agreement, concerning which party shall pay the cost of policy, the cost of the policy shall be paid for in accordance with the declaration and bylaws of the association, and if the declaration and bylaws contain no such provision, the cost of the policy shall be paid one-half by the community association manager and one-half by the association unless the parties otherwise agree in writing.

(g) A separate policy shall be furnished for each association for which a community association manager provides association management services, including the handling of funds.

(h) An insurance policy obtained and maintained by an association under section 47-255 , which affords the coverages required in this section, shall be deemed compliant with this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-503 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400g / Section 20-503
Sec. 20-503. Duties of the Real Estate Appraisal Commission.
Status: in_force

(b) (1) The commission shall authorize the Department of Consumer Protection to issue certification and provisional licenses to real estate appraisers.

(2) The commission shall administer the provisions of sections 20-500 to 20-528 , inclusive, as to certification, provisional licensing and issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of certifications and provisional licenses concerning the real estate appraisal business.

(c) The commission shall be provided with the necessary office space in Hartford by the Commissioner of Administrative Services and the commission and all files, records and property of the commission shall at all times be and remain therein, except that inactive files shall be stored at a location designated by the commission.

(d) The commission shall hold meetings and hearings in Hartford, in space provided by the Commissioner of Administrative Services, or at such places outside of Hartford as shall be determined by the chairman of the commission. The commission shall meet at least once in each three months' period and may meet more often on call of its chairman. The chairman of the commission shall call a meeting of the commission whenever requested to do so by a majority of the members of the commission.

(e) The commission shall vote on all matters requiring a decision and votes shall be recorded in the commission's minutes.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-327i — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-327i
Sec. 20-327i. Interpreters.
Status: in_force

“I, (name of buyer or renter), used (name of interpreter) to act as my interpreter during this real estate transaction or these negotiations. The obligations of this contract or other written agreement were explained to me in my native language by the interpreter. I understand the contract or other written agreement.

(signature of buyer or renter)

(relationship of interpreter to buyer or renter)

I, (name of interpreter), acted as interpreter during this real estate transaction or these negotiations. The obligations of the contract or other written agreement were explained to (name of buyer or renter) in their native language. I understand the contract or other written agreement.

(signature of interpreter)

(relationship of interpreter to buyer or renter).”

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a real estate licensee engages in the real estate business and acts as an interpreter for a buyer or renter in conducting a transaction or negotiations, the real estate licensee shall provide to the buyer or renter, and obtain the buyer's or renter's signature on, a form containing the following language written in the buyer's or renter's native language:

“This real estate transaction or these negotiations were conducted in (buyer's or renter's native language), which is my native language. I voluntarily choose to have the Real Estate (Broker/Salesperson) act as my interpreter during the negotiations. The obligations of the contract or other written agreement were explained to me in my native language. I understand the contract or other written agreement.”

(c) If a language that cannot be reduced to writing is used to conduct a real estate transaction or negotiations, the form required under subsection (b) of this section shall be in the English language.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-11a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-11a
Sec. 20-11a. Permit for participation in intern, resident physician or medical officer candidate program. Requirements for participation in clinical clerkship programs.
Status: in_force

(b) No person shall participate in a clinical clerkship program unless such person is (1) a student in a medical school located in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association; or (2) is a third or fourth year student in a medical school located outside the United States or Canada, provided the clerkship is conducted within a program that is based in a hospital that has a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association in the clinical area of the clerkship or within a program that is based in a hospital that is a primary affiliated teaching hospital of a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-436 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400a / Section 20-436
Sec. 20-436. Asbestos consultants. Licenses. Fee. Renewal.
Status: in_force

(b) The commissioner may issue a license under this section without examination to any person who is licensed in another state under a law which provides standards equal to or higher than those of Connecticut and is not subject to any unresolved complaints or pending disciplinary actions. Licenses issued pursuant to this section shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88 upon payment of a fee of two hundred fifty dollars.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a person who between July 1, 1985, and November 1, 1994, has been employed for a minimum of two years as an asbestos consultant may be licensed as an asbestos consultant without the educational requirements established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

See Sec. 19a-332 for applicable definitions.

See Sec. 52-577a for statute of limitations on claims based on exposure to asbestos.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-67 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 376 / Section 20-67
Sec. 20-67. Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 4-9a for definition of “public member”.

See Secs. 19a-8 to 19a-12, inclusive, re powers and duties of boards and commissions within Department of Public Health.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-11 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-11
Sec. 20-11. Examination; fee.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 19a-89 re notification of change of office or residence address.

Cited. 130 C. 90; 207 C. 346.

History of former statute. 13 CS 463. Cited. 31 CS 335.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-579 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-579
Sec. 20-579. (Formerly Sec. 20-175). Causes for suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew or the placing of conditions on licenses, temporary permits and registrations and for assessment of civil penalty.
Status: in_force

(b) The commission may refuse to authorize the issuance of a temporary permit to practice pharmacy, may refuse to authorize the issuance or renewal of a license to practice pharmacy, a license to operate a pharmacy or a registration of a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician, and may revoke, suspend or place conditions on a license or temporary permit to practice pharmacy, a license to operate a pharmacy, or a registration of a pharmacy intern or a pharmacy technician, or take other action permitted in subdivision (7) of section 21a-7 if the commission determines that the applicant or holder of the license, temporary permit or registration has a condition including, but not limited to, physical illness or loss of skill or deterioration due to the aging process, emotional disorder or mental illness, abuse or excessive use of drugs or alcohol that would interfere with the practice of pharmacy, operation of a pharmacy or activities as a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician, provided the commission may not, in taking action against a license, temporary permit or registration holder on the basis of such a condition, violate the provisions of section 46a-73 or 42 USC Section 12132 of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

See Sec. 19a-70 re violation of regulations governing distribution of biologic products during an emergency as grounds for suspension, revocation or annulment of license.

See Sec. 30-36 re druggist's permit to sell alcoholic beverages.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-74pp — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 376c / Section 20-74pp
Sec. 20-74pp. Requirements re supervising radiologists.
Status: in_force

(b) A licensed radiologist may function as a supervising radiologist for no more than two full-time radiologist assistants concurrently, or the part-time equivalent thereof.

(c) Any services provided by the radiologist assistant shall be performed at either the physical location of the supervising radiologist's primary medical practice or within any health care facility where the supervising radiologist holds staff privileges.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-329f — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-329f
Sec. 20-329f. Issuance of license. Fees.
Status: in_force

(b) The amount any person shall pay for an initial license fee or a renewal license fee for each subdivision covered by the license shall be computed on the basis of the rates set forth in the following schedule.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-206ll — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 384d / Section 20-206ll
Sec. 20-206ll. Licensure and certification application. Renewal. Fees.
Status: in_force

(b) The commissioner shall issue a certification as an emergency medical technician, emergency medical services instructor, emergency medical responder or advanced emergency medical technician to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant has met the requirements of section 20-206mm .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-314a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-314a
Sec. 20-314a. Regulations concerning approval of schools, courses and advertising. Exemption from experience requirement for certain applicants.
Status: in_force

(b) The commission or department may exempt any applicant for a real estate broker's license from the requirements concerning experience under the provisions of subsection (d) of section 20-314 , if the commission or department determines that such applicant is unable to meet such requirements solely because such applicant has been subjected to discrimination based on race, creed or color, which discrimination interfered with such applicant's ability to meet such requirements.

Cited. 39 CS 99.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-329x — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-329x
Sec. 20-329x. Prohibited acts. Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) In any application to the commission or in any proceeding before the commission, or in any examination, audit or investigation made by the Department of Consumer Protection under this chapter, knowingly makes any false statement or representation, or, with knowledge of its falsity, files or causes to be filed with the commission any false statement or representation in a required report;

(2) Issues, circulates or publishes, or causes to be issued, circulated or published any advertisement, pamphlet, prospectus or circular concerning any real property security which contains any statement that is false or misleading, or is otherwise likely to deceive a reader thereof, with knowledge that it contains such false, misleading or deceptive statement;

(3) In any respect wilfully violates or fails to comply with any provision of sections 20-329o to 20-329bb , inclusive, or wilfully violates or fails, omits or neglects to obey, observe or comply with all or any part of any order, decision, demand, requirement or permit of the commission under said sections; or

(4) With one or more other persons, conspires to violate any permit or order issued by the commission or any provision of said sections.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-275 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 388 / Section 20-275
Sec. 20-275. Renewal of licenses. Continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) Each licensed electrologist applying for license renewal shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Health of having participated in continuing education programs. The commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to (1) define basic requirements for continuing education programs, (2) delineate qualifying programs, (3) establish a system of control and reporting, and (4) provide for waiver of the continuing education requirement for good cause.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-324d — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-324d
Sec. 20-324d. Limitation of actions.
Status: in_force

Running of statute of limitations discussed. 189 C. 162. Cited. 192 C. 439.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-377s — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 396a / Section 20-377s
Sec. 20-377s. Inclusion of certificate of registration number in advertisement and written communication. Prohibited acts. License nontransferable. Expiration of certificate. Renewal fees. Continuing education.
Status: in_force

(b) No person shall: (1) Present or attempt to present, as his or her own, the certificate of another, (2) knowingly give false evidence of a material nature to the commissioner for the purpose of procuring a certificate, (3) use or attempt to use a certificate which has expired or which has been suspended or revoked, (4) represent himself or herself falsely as, or impersonate, a registered interior designer, or (5) represent in any manner that his or her certificate of registration constitutes an endorsement of the quality of his or her workmanship or of his or her competency by the commissioner.

(c) Certificates of registration issued to an interior designer shall not be transferable or assignable.

(d) All certificates of registration issued under the provisions of sections 20-377k to 20-377v , inclusive, shall expire annually.

(e) A registered interior designer may apply for renewal of a certificate of registration. The fee for renewal of such certificate of registration shall be one hundred ninety dollars, provided any architect licensed in this state shall not be required to pay such fee.

(f) A registered interior designer shall complete a minimum of four hours of continuing education every three years. Such three-year period shall commence on the first date of renewal of the applicant's certificate of registration on or after October 1, 2015. The continuing education shall be in areas related to the application of the State Building Code and the Fire Safety Code.

(g) A registered interior designer who applies for a renewal of a certificate of registration on or after October 1, 2018, shall sign a statement on a form prescribed by the commissioner attesting that he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements of subsection (f) of this section. Such applicant shall retain records of attendance or certificates of completion that demonstrate compliance with such continuing education requirements for a minimum of three years following the year in which the continuing education activities were completed. Such applicant shall submit such records to the commissioner for inspection not later than forty-five days after a request by the commissioner for such records.

See Sec. 21a-4(c) re fines for late certificate renewals.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-222 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 385 / Section 20-222
Sec. 20-222. Funeral home license. Hearing; appeal. Record-keeping requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) Upon receipt of an initial application for a funeral home license, the Department of Public Health shall make an inspection of each building or part thereof wherein a funeral service business is conducted or is intended to be conducted, and satisfactory proof shall be furnished the Department of Public Health that the building or part thereof, in which it is intended to conduct the funeral service business, contains an adequate sanitary preparation room equipped with tile, cement or composition flooring, necessary ventilation, sink, and hot and cold running water, sewage facilities, and such instruments and supplies for the preparing or embalming of dead human bodies for burial, transportation or other disposition as the Commissioner of Public Health, with advice and assistance from the board, deems necessary and suitable for the conduct and maintenance of such business.

(c) Any person, firm, partnership or corporation desiring to change its place of business shall notify the Department of Public Health thirty days in advance of such change, and a fee of twenty-five dollars shall accompany the application for the funeral home license of the new premises. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation desiring to change its manager shall notify the Department of Public Health thirty days in advance of such change, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Public Health.

(d) The building or part thereof in which is conducted or intended to be conducted any funeral service business shall be open at all times for inspection by the board or the Department of Public Health. The Department of Public Health may make inspections whenever it deems advisable.

(e) If, upon inspection by the Department of Public Health, it is found that such building, equipment or instruments are in such an unsanitary condition as to be detrimental to public health, the board shall give to the applicant or operator of the funeral service business notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in the regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Public Health. At any such hearing, the Commissioner of Public Health or his designee shall be considered a member of the board and entitled to a vote. The board, or the Department of Public Health or his designee acting upon the board's finding or determination, may, after such hearing, revoke or refuse to issue or renew any such funeral home license upon cause found after hearing. Any person aggrieved by the finding of said board or action taken by the Department of Public Health may appeal therefrom in accordance with the provisions of section 4-183 .

(f) Any of the inspections provided for in this section may be made by a person designated by the Department of Public Health or by a representative of the Commissioner of Public Health.

(g) Any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in the funeral service business shall maintain at the address of record of the funeral service business identified on the funeral home license the following:

(1) All records relating to contracts for funeral services, prepaid funeral service contracts or escrow accounts for a period of not less than six years after the death of the individual for whom funeral services were provided;

(2) Copies of all death certificates, burial permits, authorizations for cremation, documentation of receipt of cremated remains and written agreements used in making arrangements for final disposition of dead human bodies, including, but not limited to, copies of the final bill and other written evidence of agreement or obligation furnished to consumers, for a period of not less than six years after such final disposition; and

(3) Copies of price lists, for a period of not less than six years from the last date such lists were distributed to consumers.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-313 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-313
Sec. 20-313. Application for license.
Status: in_force

Cited. 144 C. 647; 218 C. 396.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-377m — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 396a / Section 20-377m
Sec. 20-377m. Application for certificate of registration. Fee.
Status: in_force

(b) Each application for a certificate of registration shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred ninety dollars, provided any architect licensed in this state shall not be required to pay such fee.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-329w — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-329w
Sec. 20-329w. Issuance or denial of permit. Limitation of commission's authority. Hearing.
Status: in_force

(b) Any applicant aggrieved by the refusal of a permit under this section or the conditions of any permit issued under this section shall be given notice and afforded an opportunity for hearing as provided in the regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-341 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 393 / Section 20-341
Sec. 20-341. Penalties for violations.
Status: in_force

(b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may order any person who is not registered as an apprenticeship sponsor with the Labor Department and who advertises, offers, engages in or practices the work of a program of apprenticeship training for the purpose of providing the experience necessary to obtain a journeyperson's license under this chapter without first registering such program with the Labor Department pursuant to sections 31-22m to 31-22v , inclusive, to immediately cease and desist such advertising, offer, engagement or practice until such person and program are properly registered with the Labor Department pursuant to sections 31-22m to 31-22v , inclusive. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may, after a hearing held in accordance with chapter 54, impose a fine in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation of this subsection.

(c) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may order any person who is registered as an apprenticeship sponsor with the Labor Department to provide a program of apprenticeship training pursuant to sections 31-22m to 31-22v , inclusive, for the purpose of providing the experience necessary to obtain a journeyperson's license under this chapter and who employs an individual as an apprentice without first verifying that such individual is registered as an apprentice under this chapter to immediately cease and desist any conduct for which an apprenticeship registration is required under this chapter. The commissioner may, after a hearing held in accordance with chapter 54, impose a fine in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation of this subsection.

(d) The appropriate examining board or the Commissioner of Consumer Protection may, after notice and a hearing conducted in accordance with chapter 54, impose a civil penalty for each violation on any person who (1) engages in or practices the work or occupation for which a license or apprentice registration certificate is required by this chapter, chapter 394, chapter 399b or chapter 482 without having first obtained such a license or certificate, or (2) wilfully employs or supplies for employment a person who does not have such a license or certificate or who wilfully and falsely pretends to qualify to engage in or practice such work or occupation, or (3) engages in or practices any of the work or occupations for which a license or certificate is required by this chapter, chapter 394, chapter 399b or chapter 482 after the expiration of the license or certificate, or (4) violates any of the provisions of this chapter, chapter 394, chapter 399b or chapter 482 or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Such penalty shall be in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars for each violation of this subsection, except that any individual employed as an apprentice but improperly registered shall not be penalized for a first offense.

(e) If an examining board or the Commissioner of Consumer Protection imposes a civil penalty under the provisions of subsection (d) of this section as a result of a violation initially reported by a municipal building official in accordance with subsection (c) of section 29-261 , the commissioner shall, not less than sixty days after collecting such civil penalty, remit one-half of the amount collected to such municipality.

(f) A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b .

(g) This section shall not apply to any person who (1) holds a license issued under this chapter, chapter 394, chapter 399b or chapter 482 and performs work that is incidentally, directly and immediately appropriate to the performance of such person's trade where such work commences at an outlet, receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper license, or (2) engages in work that does not require a license under this chapter, chapter 394, chapter 399b or chapter 482.

Cited. 3 CA 707.

Cited. 26 CS 329.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-396 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 398 / Section 20-396
Sec. 20-396. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) “Department” means the Department of Public Health;

(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health;

(3) “Hearing aid” means any wearable instrument or device designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing, and any parts, attachments or accessories, excluding batteries, earmolds and cords;

(4) “Practice of fitting hearing aids” means the comprehensive measurement of human hearing and determination and use of appropriate amplification related to hearing disorders, including, but not limited to, screening for the preexisting otological disorders listed in section 20-403 , the making of impressions for earmolds, the making of selections and adaptation of hearing aids and the instruction and counseling in their use;

(5) “Licensed hearing instrument specialist” means a person, other than an audiologist or physician, licensed to engage in the practice of fitting or selling hearing aids;

(6) “Sell” or “sale” means any transfer of title or of the right to use by lease, or any other contract, for a consideration, excluding wholesale transactions with distributors or hearing instrument specialists;

(7) “Otolaryngologist” means a physician licensed under chapter 370 who is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and includes physicians in training programs approved by the American Board of Otolaryngology;

(8) “Audiologist” means a person who is licensed under sections 20-395a to 20-395g , inclusive, as an audiologist;

(9) “Used hearing aid” means a hearing aid that has been previously sold, leased or rented to a hearing aid user.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-195bb — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 383c / Section 20-195bb
Sec. 20-195bb. Practice restricted to licensed persons. Exceptions. Title protection.
Status: in_force

(b) No person may use the title “licensed professional counselor”, “licensed professional counselor associate” or “professional counselor” or make use of any title, words, letters or abbreviations that may reasonably be confused with licensure as a professional counselor or professional counselor associate unless licensed pursuant to section 20-195cc .

(c) No license as a professional counselor shall be required of the following: (1) A person who furnishes uncompensated assistance in an emergency; (2) a clergyman, priest, minister, rabbi or practitioner of any religious denomination accredited by the religious body to which the person belongs and settled in the work of the ministry, provided the activities that would otherwise require a license as a professional counselor are within the scope of ministerial duties; (3) a sexual assault counselor, as defined in section 52-146k ; (4) a person participating in uncompensated group or individual counseling; (5) a person with a master's degree in a health-related or human services-related field employed by a hospital, as defined in subsection (b) of section 19a-490 , performing services in accordance with section 20-195aa under the supervision of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370, who is certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378, who is certified as a psychiatric and mental health clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 383, a marital and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 383a or a licensed clinical social worker licensed pursuant to chapter 383b; (6) a person licensed or certified by any agency of this state and performing services within the scope of practice for which licensed or certified; (7) a student, intern or trainee pursuing a course of study in counseling in a regionally accredited institution of higher education, provided the activities that would otherwise require a license as a professional counselor are performed under supervision and constitute a part of a supervised course of study; (8) a person employed by an institution of higher education to provide academic counseling in conjunction with the institution's programs and services; or (9) a vocational rehabilitation counselor, job counselor, credit counselor, consumer counselor or any other counselor or psychoanalyst who does not purport to be a counselor whose primary service is the application of established principles of psycho-social development and behavioral science to the evaluation, assessment, analysis and treatment of emotional, behavioral or interpersonal dysfunction or difficulties that interfere with mental health and human development.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-138a — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 380 / Section 20-138a
Sec. 20-138a. Construction of chapter. Penalty for practice without a license.
Status: in_force

(b) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class D felony. For the purposes of this section, each instance of patient contact or consultation which is in violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a separate offense. Failure to renew a license in a timely manner shall not constitute a violation for the purposes of this section.

(c) For the purposes of this section: (1) “Optometric assistant” means a person who has either completed two hundred hours of on-the-job training, an affidavit in support of which shall be kept by the employing optometrist on the premises, or graduated from a vocational program in optometric technicianry; (2) “optometric assistant trainee” means a person who has completed less than two hundred hours of on-the-job training and who is under the direct supervision, control and responsibility of an employing, licensed optometrist when performing optometric services which may be delegated to optometric assistants and to optometric technicians; (3) “optometric technician” means a person who has either completed a two-year college program in optometric technicianry, or passed the national optometric technician registration examination given by The American Optometric Association; and (4) “appropriately trained person” means a person who has completed on-the-job training in the use and application of ocular agents under the supervision, control and responsibility of an employing, licensed optometrist, an affidavit in support of which shall be kept by the employing optometrist on the premises.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-374 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 396 / Section 20-374
Sec. 20-374. Fees. Continuing education. Regulations.
Status: in_force

(b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, that require persons licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to fulfill a continuing education requirement. Any such person applying to renew his license shall submit to the board such proof of compliance with such continuing education requirement as the commissioner may require.

See Sec. 21a-4(c) re fines for late license renewals.

See Sec. 21a-10(b) re staggered schedule for license renewals.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-74f — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 376a / Section 20-74f
Sec. 20-74f. Licensing fee. Use of title or designation.
Status: in_force

(b) No person, unless registered under this chapter as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or whose registration has been suspended or revoked, shall use, in connection with such person's name or place of business the words “occupational therapist”, “licensed occupational therapist”, “occupational therapist registered”, “occupational therapy assistant”, or the letters, “O.T.”, “L.O.T.”, “O.T.R.”, “O.T.A.”, “L.O.T.A.”, or “C.O.T.A.”, or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that such person is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or in any way, orally, in writing, in print or by sign, directly or by implication, represent himself or herself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class D felony. For the purposes of this section, each instance of patient contact or consultation which is in violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. Failure to renew a license in a timely manner shall not constitute a violation for the purposes of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-7f — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 369 / Section 20-7f
Sec. 20-7f. Unfair billing practices.
Status: in_force

(1) “Request payment” includes, but is not limited to, submitting a bill for services not actually owed or submitting for such services an invoice or other communication detailing the cost of the services that is not clearly marked with the phrase “This is not a bill”.

(2) “Health care provider” means a person licensed to provide health care services under chapters 370 to 373, inclusive, chapters 375 to 383b, inclusive, chapters 384a to 384c, inclusive, or chapter 400j.

(3) “Enrollee” means a person who has contracted for or who participates in a health care plan for such enrollee or such enrollee's eligible dependents.

(4) “Coinsurance, copayment, deductible or other out-of-pocket expense” means the portion of a charge for services covered by a health care plan that, under the plan's terms, it is the obligation of the enrollee to pay.

(5) “Health care plan” has the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of section 38a-477aa .

(6) “Health carrier” has the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of section 38a-477aa .

(7) “Emergency services” has the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of section 38a-477aa .

(b) It shall be an unfair trade practice in violation of chapter 735a for any health care provider to request payment from an enrollee, other than a coinsurance, copayment, deductible or other out-of-pocket expense, for (1) health care services or a facility fee, as defined in section 19a-508c , covered under a health care plan, (2) emergency services, or services rendered to an insured at an urgent crisis center, as defined in section 19a-179f , covered under a health care plan and rendered by an out-of-network health care provider, or (3) a surprise bill, as defined in section 38a-477aa .

(c) It shall be an unfair trade practice in violation of chapter 735a for any health care provider to report to a credit reporting agency an enrollee's failure to pay a bill for the services, facility fee or surprise bill as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, when a health carrier has primary responsibility for payment of such services, fees or bills.

Prohibitions on balance billing in Subsec. (b) apply only to health care providers in contractual relationship with an enrollee's managed care plan, and not to providers who are “out-of-network”. 142 CA 641.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-229 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 385 / Section 20-229
Sec. 20-229. Reciprocal agreements.
Status: in_force

“We, the undersigned representatives of the various states, by and through their respective licensing authorities, hereby jointly agree that a person duly registered and licensed as a funeral director or embalmer in either one of the several states may go into the other state for the purpose of handling, embalming, transporting and burying dead human bodies and directing funerals as though he were registered under the laws of that state, except that he shall not maintain an establishment, advertise, have any agent or agency, or otherwise hold himself out as a funeral director or embalmer other than in his native state.

It is further agreed that the licensing authority of the state in which the funeral director or embalmer is licensed will assume the responsibility for instituting disciplinary action against any licensed funeral directors or embalmers who may be guilty of unprofessional conduct in the practice of their business in the other state, when such is called to their attention by the licensing authority of that state.”

Any such agreement may be rescinded by said commissioner at any time.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-122 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 379 / Section 20-122
Sec. 20-122. Ownership and operation of offices by unlicensed persons or by corporations. Penalty. Exception.
Status: in_force

(b) Any licensed practitioner who provides dental services in a dental office or other location in violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to disciplinary action under sections 19a-17 and 20-114 .

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section or chapter 594a, a professional service corporation whose capital stock is held by or under the control of a personal representative or the estate of a deceased or incompetent dentist may operate a dental office or other location for the purpose of rendering professional dental services for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed eighteen months from the date of the dentist's death or the date the dentist is lawfully determined to be incompetent, whichever is applicable.

Where plaintiff is charged with violating section by practicing dentistry in office operating under trade name, court could not read into section anything from which violation under charge preferred could be found. 149 C. 265. Cited. 150 C. 300.

Based on the plain language of statute, language of Sec. 33-182g and the statutory scheme governing Probate Court, section cannot be interpreted to impose a reasonable time limit within which administrator of an estate must cease owning and operating a dental practice. 84 CA 639.

Cited. 21 CS 332.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-325b — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 392 / Section 20-325b
Sec. 20-325b. Certain real estate agreements to contain notice regarding commissions. Requirements.
Status: in_force

“NOTICE: THE AMOUNT OR RATE OF REAL ESTATE BROKER COMPENSATION IS NOT FIXED BY LAW. IT IS SET BY EACH BROKER INDIVIDUALLY AND MAY BE NEGOTIABLE BETWEEN YOU AND THE BROKER.”

Cited. 213 C. 612.

Cited. 7 CA 570; 13 CA 527.

Cited. 41 CS 225.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-10 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-10
Sec. 20-10. Qualification for licensure.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 20-13 re issuance of license.

The functions reposed in board do not involve an improper delegation of power. 116 C. 416. Applicant precluded by former judgments from relitigating the questions determined when his license was revoked. 126 C. 218. Under former statute, it was not necessary for approval of license issued in another state that applicant have such a diploma as was necessary to take the Connecticut examination; and in the case of such an application, the words “may accept” were construed as mandatory. 130 C. 93. Cited. 207 C. 346; 219 C. 168.

Compared with Sec. 20-37. 14 CS 199.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-474 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400c / Section 20-474
Sec. 20-474. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) “Abatement” means any set of measures designed to eliminate lead hazards in accordance with standards established pursuant to sections 20-474 to 20-482 , inclusive, and subsections (e) and (f) of section 19a-88 and regulations adopted thereunder, including, but not limited to, the encapsulation, replacement, removal, enclosure or covering of paint, plaster, soil or other material containing toxic levels of lead and all preparation, clean-up, disposal and reoccupancy clearance testing;

(2) “Certificate” means a document issued by the department indicating successful completion of an approved training course;

(3) “Code enforcement official” means the director of health or a person authorized by the director to act on the director's behalf, the local housing code official or a person authorized by the local housing code official to act on the local housing code official's behalf, or an agent of the commissioner;

(4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health, or the commissioner's designee;

(5) “Department” means the Department of Public Health;

(6) “Director of health” means a municipal health director or a district director of health as defined in chapters 368e and 368f;

(7) “Dwelling” means every building or shelter used or intended for human habitation, including exterior surfaces and all common areas thereof, and the exterior of any other structure located within the same lot, even if not used for human habitation;

(8) “Dwelling unit” means a room or group of rooms within a dwelling arranged for use as a single household by one or more individuals living together who share living and sleeping facilities;

(9) “Entity” means any person, partnership, firm, association, corporation, limited liability company, sole proprietorship or any other business concern, state or local government agency or political subdivision or authority thereof, or any religious, social or union organization, whether operated for profit or otherwise;

(10) “Lead abatement contractor” means any entity which contracts to perform lead hazard reduction by means of abatement including, but not limited to, the encapsulation, replacement, removal, enclosure or covering of paint, plaster, soil or other material containing toxic levels of lead;

(11) “Lead abatement supervisor” means an individual who oversees lead abatement activities;

(12) “Lead abatement worker” means an individual who performs lead abatement activities;

(13) “Lead consultant contractor” means any entity which contracts to perform lead hazard reduction consultation work utilizing a lead inspector, lead inspection risk assessor or lead planner-project designer;

(14) “Lead inspection” means an investigation to determine the presence of lead in paint, lead in other surface coverings, lead in dust, lead in soil or lead in drinking water, and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation;

(15) “Lead inspector” means an individual who performs inspections solely for the purpose of determining the presence of lead-based paint and surface coverings and lead in soil, dust and drinking water through the use of on-site testing including, but not limited to, x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis with portable analytical instruments, and the collection of samples for laboratory analysis and who collects information designed to assess the level of risk;

(16) “Lead inspector risk assessor” means an individual who (A) performs (i) lead inspection risk assessments for the purpose of determining the presence, type, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards, including lead hazards in paint, dust, drinking water and soil, through the use of on-site testing, including, but not limited to, x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis with portable instruments, and (ii) the collection of samples for laboratory analysis, and (B) provides suggested ways to control any identified lead hazards;

(17) “Lead planner-project designer” means an individual who designs lead abatement and management activities;

(18) “Lead training provider” means an entity that offers an approved training course or refresher training course in lead abatement or lead consultant services;

(19) “License” means the whole or part of any department permit, approval or similar form of permission required by the general statutes and which further requires: (A) Practice of the profession by licensed persons or entities only; (B) that a person or entity demonstrate competence to practice through an examination or other means and meet certain minimum standards; and (C) enforcement of standards by the department;

(20) “Premises” means the area immediately surrounding a dwelling;

(21) “Refresher training course” means an annual, supplemental training course for personnel engaged in lead abatement or lead consultation services; and

(22) “Training course” means an approved training course offered by a training provider for persons seeking instruction in lead abatement or lead consultation services.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-191c — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 383 / Section 20-191c
Sec. 20-191c. Continuing education.
Status: in_force

(b) Qualifying continuing education activities shall be related to the practice of psychology and shall include courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and postdoctoral institutes offered or approved by: (1) The American Psychological Association; (2) a regionally accredited institution of higher education graduate program; (3) a nationally recognized provider of continuing education seminars; (4) the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; or (5) a behavioral science organization that is professionally or scientifically recognized. Not more than five continuing education units during each registration period shall be completed via asynchronous online education, distance learning or home study. Not less than five continuing education units shall be earned through synchronous online education. On and after January 1, 2016, qualifying continuing education activities shall include not less than two contact hours of training or education during the first renewal period in which continuing education is required and not less than once every six years thereafter on the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (C) suicide prevention training. Qualifying continuing education activities may include a licensee's research-based presentation at a professional conference, provided not more than five continuing education units during each registration period shall be completed by such activities. A licensee who has earned a diploma from the American Board of Professional Psychology during the registration period may substitute the diploma for continuing education requirements for such registration period. For purposes of this section, “continuing education unit” means fifty to sixty minutes of participation in accredited continuing professional education. For the purposes of this subsection, “synchronous online education” means live online classes that are conducted in real time and “asynchronous online education” means a program where the instructor, learner and other participants are not engaged in the learning process at the same time, there is no real-time interaction between participants and instructors and the educational content is created and made available for later consumption.

(c) Each licensee shall obtain a certificate of completion from a provider of continuing education for all continuing education activities that are successfully completed and shall retain such certificate for not less than three years after the license renewal date for which the continuing education activity was completed. Upon the request of the Commissioner of Public Health a licensee shall submit such certificate to the Department of Public Health. A licensee who fails to comply with the continuing education requirements prescribed in this section may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to section 20-192 .

(d) A licensee applying for license renewal for the first time shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements under subsection (a) of this section. In individual cases involving medical disability or illness, the Commissioner of Public Health may grant a waiver of the continuing education requirements or an extension of time within which to fulfill the continuing education requirements of this section to any licensee, provided the licensee submits to the department an application for waiver or extension of time on a form prescribed by the commissioner, along with a certification by a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse of the disability or illness and such other documentation as may be required by the commissioner. The commissioner may grant a waiver or extension for a period not to exceed one registration period, except the commissioner may grant additional waivers or extensions if the medical disability or illness upon which a waiver or extension is granted continues beyond the period of the waiver or extension and the licensee applies for an additional waiver or extension. The commissioner may grant a waiver of the continuing education requirements to a licensee who is not engaged in active professional practice, in any form, during a registration period, provided the licensee submits a notarized application on a form prescribed by the commissioner prior to the end of the registration period. A licensee who is granted a waiver under the provisions of this subsection may not engage in professional practice until the licensee has met the continuing education requirements of this section.

(e) Any licensee granted a waiver of the continuing education requirements pursuant to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section shall be required to complete five hours of continuing education not later than six months after the date on which such licensee returns to active practice. In addition, such licensee shall comply with the certificate of completion requirements prescribed in subsection (c) of this section.

(f) Any licensee whose license has become void pursuant to section 19a-88 for one year or more and who applies to the department for reinstatement of such license pursuant to section 19a-14 shall submit with such application evidence documenting that such applicant has successfully completed ten hours of continuing education within the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement.

(g) The commissioner may accept continuing education activities completed by a licensee in another state or country to meet the requirements of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-185w — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 382c / Section 20-185w
Sec. 20-185w. Flushing of peripheral IV with prepackaged normal saline.
Status: in_force

(1) “Normal saline” means a nine-tenths of one per cent sodium chloride solution that does not contain additives and is suitable for administration to a hospital patient;

(2) “Prepackaged” means prepared by a pharmacy or a manufacturer in a sterile environment; and

(3) “Peripheral IV” means a peripherally inserted intravenous line.

(b) The flushing of a peripheral IV with prepackaged normal saline, in a single use pre-filled syringe, may be performed at a hospital by a phlebotomist who (1) maintains certification from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Center for Competency Testing, National Phlebotomy Association, National Healthcareer Association or American Medical Technologists, and (2) is responsible for drawing blood and trained under a protocol approved by the hospital. The hospital-approved protocol shall indicate the level of supervision and training required for such phlebotomists who perform flushing of a peripheral IV and include education about aseptic technique and infection control. The hospital shall document and maintain such protocol at the hospital for not less than two years from the date of implementation of such protocol. The flushing of a peripheral IV with prepackaged normal saline shall not be considered the administration of medication.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12 — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-12
Sec. 20-12. Licensure without examination. Limited practice based on out-of-state or military license.
Status: in_force

(b) Except as hereinafter provided, the department may, in its discretion, and on receipt of five hundred sixty-five dollars, likewise accept and approve, in lieu of the examination required in section 20-10 , a diploma of the National Board of Medical Examiners or a certificate of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, subject to the same conditions as hereinbefore set forth for acceptance, in lieu of examination, of a license from a board of medical examiners or any board authorized to issue a license to practice osteopathic medicine, osteopathy or its equivalent of any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or the Medical Council of Canada, and may issue to such diplomate or certificate holder a statement certifying to the fact that the person named therein has been found qualified to practice medicine and surgery.

(c) In lieu of the examination required in section 20-10 , the department may, under such regulations as the Commissioner of Public Health, with advice and assistance from the appropriate board, may establish, and upon the receipt of one hundred fifty dollars, accept and approve the application of any physician for a temporary license to practice solely in any state facility, and issue such license, subject to the same conditions set forth in subsection (a) of this section for the acceptance of a license from another jurisdiction or the application of a person who has been a resident student in and a graduate of a medical school listed in the World Health Organization Directory, and has received the degree of doctor of medicine, osteopathic medicine or other academic distinction that, in the judgment of such board, is equivalent to the degree of doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine from such a school and has completed an additional year of postgraduate experience subsequent to the receipt of said degree. Such temporary license shall not be issued for a period longer than twelve months. During the period such temporary license is in effect, such physician shall make application for an examination administered or approved by the department under the supervision of the appropriate board.

(d) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint. The department shall inform the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, established pursuant to section 20-8a annually of the number of applications it receives for licensure under this section.

(e) Any physician or surgeon who holds a license in good standing in another state may practice as a youth camp physician in this state without a license for a period not to exceed nine weeks.

(f) Any physician licensed or otherwise authorized to practice medicine by the armed forces of the United States may practice as a physician without a license in a free clinic in this state provided (1) the physician does not receive payment for such practice, and (2) the physician carries, either directly or through the clinic, professional liability insurance or indemnity against liability for professional malpractice equal to or greater than that required of state-licensed physicians under section 20-11b .

See Sec. 19a-88b re renewal of license of person serving in U.S. armed forces.

Cited. 207 C. 346.

Under former statute, not necessary to present diploma required in Sec. 20-11. 11 CS 212. “May accept” is mandatory. Id.; 13 CS 463. A regulation which imposes additional requirements beyond those contained in statute is a nullity. Id.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-633m — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-633m
Sec. 20-633m. Provision of information concerning personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal system at time of dispensing of an opioid drug.
Status: in_force

(1) “Dispense” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-240 ;

(2) “Opioid drug” has the same meaning as provided in section 20-14o ;

(3) “Personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal system” means a product that is designed for personal use and enables a patient to permanently deactivate and destroy an opioid drug;

(4) “Pharmacist” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-240 ; and

(5) “Pharmacy” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-240 .

(b) Each pharmacist who dispenses an opioid drug to a patient in this state may provide to such patient, at the time such pharmacist dispenses such drug to such patient, information concerning a personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal system, including, but not limited to, the Internet web site address for the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services containing such information pursuant to section 17a-673d . Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to a pharmacist who dispenses an opioid drug for a patient while the patient is in a facility or health care setting.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-492b — Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400f / Section 20-492b
Sec. 20-492b. Qualifications for license. Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent;

(2) Have earned a home inspector intern permit and performed not less than one hundred home inspections in accordance with subsection (c) of section 20-493b ;

(3) Have passed an oral, written or electronic competency examination administered by the department; and

(4) Paid a fee of two hundred dollars.

(b) During the first three hundred sixty-five days following July 1, 2001, the board shall issue to an individual, upon application, a home inspector license, provided the applicant meets the requirements of subdivisions (1), (3) and (4) of subsection (a) of this section and provided further, the individual:

(1) Became engaged in the practice of home inspections for compensation prior to July 1, 2000; and

(2) Has performed not less than eighty home inspections for compensation prior to July 1, 2001.