Conn. Gen. Stat. Conn. Gen. Stat. They must register the brands they introduce and pay the registration fee. Conn. Gen. Stat. Conn. Gen. Stat.
Products purchased by wholesalers are already registered and no further registration is necessary.
We have learned that this practice has been in effect probably since 1973. Prior to 1973, the fee rate was three dollars for all licensees. See , generally , footnote 1, supra . The Department's reason for not changing the rate in step with the statutory changes is not documented. Ordinarily, an administrative practice is cogent evidence of statutory intent.