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CT Gen Stat § 35-22 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 623 - Devices on Receptacles|Section 35-22 - Issue of search warrant.

 Whenever any person mentioned in section 35-19, or his agent, makes oath before any judge of the superior court for the judicial district wherein his town is located, that he has reason to believe and does believe that any of his bottles, cans, jars, boxes of siphons, a description of the name, mark or device whereon has been filed as provided in section 35-19, are being unlawfully used or filled or had within the jurisdiction of such court, by any person manufacturing or selling soda, mineral or aerated waters, near beer, cider, ginger ale, milk, cream or other beverage, or any medicine or medicinal preparation, perfumery, oil, compound or mixture, or that any junk dealer or dealer in secondhand articles, vendor of bottles, cans, jars or siphons, or other person, has, within such jurisdiction, any such bottles, cans, jars, boxes or siphons in his possession, or secreted in any place, or that any of his towels, coats, aprons or toilet cabinets, a description of the name, mark or device whereon has been filed as aforesaid, are being unlawfully used or held within the jurisdiction of such court, such court shall, if sufficient reason is shown therefor, issue forthwith a search warrant, directed to any police officer or other proper officer, to discover and obtain the same; and such court shall issue a warrant for and cause to be brought before him the person in whose possession such bottles, cans, jars, boxes, siphons, towels, coats, aprons or toilet cabinets may be found, and shall inquire into the circumstances of such possession; and, if such court finds that such person has been guilty of a violation of section 35-20, he shall award the property taken upon such warrant to the owner thereof.(1949 Rev., S. 6805; 1959, P.A. 28, S. 171; P.A. 74-183, S. 269, 291; P.A. 76-436, S. 232, 681; P.A. 78-280, S. 1, 127.)History: 1959 act replaced trial justices and judges of city, borough, town or police courts with judges of circuit court; P.A. 74-183 replaced circuit court judges with judges of court of common pleas for county or judicial district, effective December 31, 1974; P.A. 76-436 replaced judges of common pleas court with superior court judges, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 78-280 deleted reference to counties.
CT Gen Stat § 35-23 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 623 - Devices on Receptacles|Section 35-23 - When refiling of device not required.

 Section 35-23 is repealed.(1949 Rev., S. 6806; 1967, P.A. 431, S. 2.)
CT Gen Stat § 35-24 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-24 - Short title: Connecticut Antitrust Act.

 This chapter shall be known as the “Connecticut Antitrust Act”.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 1; P.A. 75-567, S. 1, 80.)History: P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”.Cited. 169 C. 344.Cited. 33 CS 216; 35 CS 136.
CT Gen Stat § 35-25 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-25 - Definitions.

 As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:(a) “Commodity” means any goods, merchandise, wares, produce, chose in action, patents, trade marks, land articles of commerce, or any other tangible or intangible property, real, personal, or mixed, for use, consumption, enjoyment, or resale;(b) “Person” means any individual, proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, firm, partnership, incorporated and unincorporated association, or any other legal or commercial entity;(c) “Trade or commerce” means intrastate as well as interstate trade or commerce.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 2; P.A. 75-567, S. 2, 80; P.A. 95-79, S. 133, 189.)History: P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”; P.A. 95-79 redefined “person” to include a limited liability company, effective May 31, 1995.Cited. 169 C. 344; 184 C. 285; 212 C. 661.Cited. 43 CA 801.
CT Gen Stat § 35-26 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-26 - Restraint of trade or commerce unlawful.

 Every contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of any part of trade or commerce is unlawful.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 3.)Cited. 169 C. 344. Statute applies to contract entered into prior to effective date of statute if contract continues in existence thereafter. 177 C. 218. Cited. 180 C. 680; 181 C. 655, overruled, see 335 C. 174; 184 C. 285; 241 C. 24. Exclusivity provisions between newspaper and syndicators did not constitute per se violations of antitrust statutes. 261 C. 673. Section is substantially identical to federal Sherman Act, 15 USC 1, and applies to contracts, combinations or conspiracies in restraint of trade or commerce. 303 C. 205. Trial court incorrectly concluded that plaintiff nonunion contractor, as an unsuccessful bidder in a municipal bidding process, did not have standing to prosecute its claim against the city where city enforced a project labor agreement in the pre-bid specifications that required the successful bidder to perform all project work with union labor. Id., 402.An initial contract might not violate the antitrust laws at the time of its formation but arguably could become violative of those same laws when one of the contracting parties later gains unlawful dominance and control over a market as a result of a series of contracts or acquisitions. 104 CA 685.Cited. 35 CS 136.
CT Gen Stat § 35-27 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-27 - Monopolization or attempt to monopolize unlawful.

 Every contract, combination, or conspiracy to monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or monopolization of any part of trade or commerce is unlawful.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 4.)Cited. 169 C. 344; 180 C. 680; 181 C. 655, overruled, see 335 C. 174; 184 C. 285; 235 C. 11.An initial contract might not violate the antitrust laws at the time of its formation but arguably could become violative of those same laws when one of the contracting parties later gains unlawful dominance and control over a market as a result of a series of contracts or acquisitions. 104 CA 685.Cited. 33 CS 220; 35 CS 136.
CT Gen Stat § 35-28 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-28 - Acts unlawful when purpose or effect is restraint of trade or commerce.

 Without limiting section 35-26, every contract, combination, or conspiracy is unlawful when the same are for the purpose, or have the effect, of: (a) Fixing, controlling, or maintaining prices, rates, quotations, or fees in any part of trade or commerce; (b) fixing, controlling, maintaining, limiting, or discontinuing the production, manufacture, mining, sale, or supply of any part of trade or commerce; (c) allocating or dividing customers or markets, either functional or geographical, in any part of trade or commerce; or (d) refusing to deal, or coercing, persuading, or inducing third parties to refuse to deal with another person.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 5.)Cited. 169 C. 344. Trial court erred in finding restrictive covenant in shopping center lease “per se” illegal since “rule of reason” was appropriate standard to apply. 177 C. 218. Cited. 181 C. 655, overruled, see 335 C. 174; 184 C. 285; 192 C. 460; 195 C. 399. Exclusivity provisions between newspaper and syndicators did not constitute per se violations of antitrust statutes. 261 C. 673. Trial court incorrectly concluded that plaintiff nonunion contractor, as an unsuccessful bidder in a municipal bidding process, did not have standing to prosecute its claim against the city where city enforced a project labor agreement in the pre-bid specifications that required the successful bidder to perform all project work with union labor. 303 C. 402.Cited. 31 CS 110; 33 CS 217. Covenant in shopping park lease prohibiting any other tenant from selling similar food within 400 feet of leased premises appears to violate Subdiv. (d), so temporary injunction enforcing covenant should not be issued. 34 CS 74. Cited. 35 CS 136.
CT Gen Stat § 35-29 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-29 - Acts unlawful where effect is substantial lessening of competition or creation of monopoly.

 Every lease, sale or contract for the furnishing of services or for the sale of commodities, or for the fixing of prices charged therefor, or for the giving or selling of a discount or rebate therefrom, on the condition or understanding that the lessee or purchaser shall not deal in the services or the commodities of a competitor or competitors of the lessor or seller, shall be unlawful where the effect of such lease or sale or contract for sale or such condition or understanding may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in any part of trade or commerce and where such goods or services are for the use, consumption or resale in this state.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 6.)Cited. 169 C. 344. Declaration of covenants and restrictions unlawful per se if either (1) party has sufficient economic power in the tying product or (2) a not insubstantial amount of commerce is effected; court thus adopted Clayton Act test in determining if violation of statute occurred. 181 C. 655, overruled, see 335 C. 174. Trial court incorrectly concluded that plaintiff nonunion contractor, as an unsuccessful bidder in a municipal bidding process, did not have standing to prosecute its claim against the city where city enforced a project labor agreement in the pre-bid specifications that required the successful bidder to perform all project work with union labor. 303 C. 402.An initial contract might not violate the antitrust laws at the time of its formation but arguably could become violative of those same laws when one of the contracting parties later gains unlawful dominance and control over a market as a result of a series of contracts or acquisitions. 104 CA 685.Cited. 33 CS 219.
CT Gen Stat § 35-30 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-30 - Application of chapter.

 This chapter applies to every contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of any part of trade or commerce or every contract, combination or conspiracy to monopolize, or every attempt to monopolize, or every monopolization of any part of trade or commerce when any part thereof was entered into or effectuated in whole or in part in this state.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 7; P.A. 75-567, S. 3, 80.)History: P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”.Cited. 169 C. 344.Cited. 33 CS 220.
CT Gen Stat § 35-32 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-32 - Attorney General to bring actions in the name of state or as parens patriae.

 (a) The Attorney General, in the name of the state and on behalf of the people of the state, shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. He shall investigate suspected violations and institute proceedings, for any violation of the provisions of this chapter. Such proceedings may pray that such violation be temporarily or permanently enjoined, or otherwise prohibited.(b) The Attorney General may also, in his discretion, intervene and appear in any proceeding pending before any court, agency, board, or commission in this state in which matters related to this chapter are in issue.(c) The Attorney General may also, in enforcing the provisions of this chapter, bring an action in the name of the state as (1) parens patriae for persons residing in the state with respect to damages sustained by such persons, or, if the court finds in its discretion that the interests of justice so require, as a representative of a class or classes consisting of persons residing in the state who have been damaged; or (2) parens patriae with respect to damages to the general economy of the state or any political subdivision thereof; provided that such damages shall not be duplicative of those recoverable under subdivision (1) of this subsection.(d) The Attorney General may also bring a civil action in the name of the state in the district courts of the United States under the federal antitrust laws to recover damages and secure such other relief as provided for in such laws as (1) parens patriae for persons residing in the state with respect to damages sustained by such persons, or, if the court finds in its discretion that the interests of justice so require, as a representative of a class or classes consisting of persons residing in the state who have been damaged; or (2) parens patriae with respect to damages to the general economy of the state or any political subdivision thereof; provided that such damages shall not be duplicative of those recoverable under subdivision (1) of this subsection.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 9; P.A. 75-508, S. 1, 7; 75-567, S. 5, 80; P.A. 76-218.)History: P.A. 75-508 and P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”, specified that attorney general acts “in the name of the state and on behalf of the people of the state”, specified that proceedings “may pray that such violation be temporarily or permanently enjoined, or otherwise prohibited” and added Subsec. (b); P.A. 76-218 added Subsecs. (c) and (d).Cited. 169 C. 344; 177 C. 218; 179 C. 324; 184 C. 285; 212 C. 661.Subsec. (c):Subdiv. (2) affords the state standing to pursue a parens patriae claim for damages to its general economy caused by violations of the Connecticut Antitrust Act. 286 C. 454.
CT Gen Stat § 35-32a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-32a - Funds received by state re antitrust actions deposited in General Fund.

 (a) All (1) gifts or grants made to the state for antitrust enforcement purposes, (2) funds awarded to the state or any agency of the state for the recovery of costs and attorney's fees in an antitrust action, (3) civil penalties imposed pursuant to section 35-38, and (4) damages collected by the state for injuries to its business or property pursuant to a judgment or settlement agreement in an antitrust action, shall be deposited in the General Fund.(b) Any balance remaining in the Antitrust Revolving Fund in the custody of the State Treasurer on July 1, 1985, shall be transferred to the General Fund.(P.A. 76-327, S. 1, 2; P.A. 80-111, S. 1, 2; P.A. 85-410, S. 1, 2.)History: P.A. 80-111 included in revolving fund gifts or grants made to state for antitrust enforcement purposes, funds awarded to state for recovery of costs and attorney's fees in antitrust actions, civil penalties imposed under Sec. 35-38 and damages collected by state for injuries to its business or property, replacing less specific provisions, and deleted provision which limited fund to 10% of funds collected, not exceeding $250,000; P.A. 85-410 amended Subsec. (a) by abolishing antitrust revolving fund and adding provision that all funds enumerated in Subdivs. (1) to (4), inclusive, shall be deposited in the general fund; amended Subsec. (b) by deleting authority of attorney general to expend funds from the revolving fund for expenses incurred in antitrust actions and adding provision that any balance remaining in the revolving fund on July 1, 1985, shall be transferred to the general fund.
CT Gen Stat § 35-33 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-33 - Superior Court jurisdiction.

 The Superior Court of this state is hereby vested with jurisdiction to prevent and enjoin violations of this chapter. Any action or proceeding brought by the state, or any private party, for violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be brought in the superior court of the judicial district where the offense, or any part thereof, is committed, or in any judicial district where any of the alleged offenders reside or are found, or any agent resides or is found, or where any proprietor, association, firm, partnership, or corporate defendant does business.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 10; P.A. 75-567, S. 6, 80; P.A. 78-280, S. 2, 127.)History: P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”; P.A. 78-280 substituted “judicial district” for “county”.Cited. 169 C. 344; 184 C. 285.Cited. 30 CS 87.
CT Gen Stat § 35-34 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-34 - Injunctive relief.

 The state or any person, including, but not limited to, a consumer, may sue for injunctive relief, both temporary or permanent, against threatened loss or damage to its property or business by any violation of this chapter. In such actions the court shall follow the rules and principles governing the granting of injunctive relief. If the court issues an injunction, the plaintiff shall recover a reasonable attorney's fee together with costs, as determined by the court.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 11; P.A. 75-567, S. 7, 80.)History: P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”.Cited. 169 C. 344; 177 C. 304; 195 C. 18; 204 C. 17.Cited. 31 CS 110; 33 CS 221.
CT Gen Stat § 35-35 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-35 - Treble damages for injury to business or property.

 The state, or any person, including, but not limited to, a consumer, injured in its business or property by any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall recover treble damages, together with a reasonable attorney's fee and costs.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 12; P.A. 75-567, S. 8, 80.)History: P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”.Cited. 169 C. 344; 184 C. 285; 195 C. 18; 235 C. 1. Plaintiff cannot recover from software manufacturer when plaintiff did not purchase software directly from the manufacturer but rather from a retailer. 260 C. 59.Cited. 10 CA 22.Cited. 30 CS 87; 33 CS 221.
CT Gen Stat § 35-36 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-36 - Final judgment in action brought by Attorney General as prima facie evidence.

 Any final judgment or decree, other than a stipulation or consent decree approved by the Superior Court, rendered in any action or proceeding brought by the Attorney General shall be prima facie evidence in any action under sections 35-34 and 35-35, as to all matters with respect to which the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties to the suit.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 13.)Cited. 169 C. 344.
CT Gen Stat § 35-36a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-36a - Proceedings for forfeiture of franchise.

 Upon the entering of a final judgment or decree, other than a stipulation or consent decree, for violation of this chapter by any corporation or association transacting business in the state, the Attorney General may institute proceedings in superior court for the judicial district of Hartford for forfeiture of charter rights, franchises, or privileges and powers exercised by such corporation or association, and for the dissolution of the corporation or association.(P.A. 75-508, S. 5, 7; P.A. 78-280, S. 6, 127; P.A. 88-230, S. 1, 12; P.A. 90-98, S. 1, 2; P.A. 93-142, S. 4, 7, 8; P.A. 95-220, S. 4–6.)History: P.A. 78-280 substituted “judicial district of Hartford-New Britain” for “Hartford county”; P.A. 88-230 replaced “judicial district of Hartford-New Britain” with “judicial district of Hartford”, effective September 1, 1991; P.A. 90-98 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1991, to September 1, 1993; P.A. 93-142 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1993, to September 1, 1996, effective June 14, 1993; P.A. 95-220 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1996, to September 1, 1998, effective July 1, 1995.
CT Gen Stat § 35-37 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-37 - Copies of complaints to Attorney General.

 Any person filing a complaint, counterclaim, or answer, for any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall, simultaneously with the returning of the same to Superior Court, or in the case of pendent state law claims, to federal court, mail a copy of the complaint, counterclaim, or answer, to the Attorney General.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 14; P.A. 75-508, S. 2, 7; 75-567, S. 9, 80.)History: P.A. 75-508 and P.A. 75-567 clarified provisions, substituting “filing a complaint, counterclaim, or answer” for “commencing an action”, “chapter” for “part” and reference to superior or federal court for “court”.Cited. 169 C. 344; 195 C. 399.Cited. 33 CS 219.
CT Gen Stat § 35-38 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-38 - Civil penalties for violations.

 In any action instituted by the Attorney General, any individual who has been held to have violated this chapter shall forfeit and pay to the state a civil penalty of not more than one hundred thousand dollars. Any other person who has been held to have violated any of the provisions of this chapter shall forfeit and pay to the state a civil penalty of not more than one million dollars.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 15; P.A. 73-668, S. 2; P.A. 75-567, S. 10, 80; P.A. 09-68, S. 2.)History: P.A. 73-668 raised civil penalties from $5,000 to $25,000 and from $25,000 to $250,000, respectively; P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”; P.A. 09-68 increased maximum civil penalty from $25,000 to $100,000 for an individual and from $250,000 to $1,000,000 for any other person.Cited. 169 C. 344.When severability doctrine applied. 30 CS 87.
CT Gen Stat § 35-39 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks|Chapter 624 - Connecticut Antitrust Act|Section 35-39 - Liability of legal or commercial entity for acts of agents.

 A corporation, association, firm, partnership, proprietorship, or any other legal or commercial entity is liable under this chapter for the acts of its officers, directors, representatives or agents, acting within the scope of their actual or apparent authority, whether they are acting on their own behalf or for their own benefit, or acting for the corporation, association, firm, partnership or proprietorship or in their representative capacity. Proof of the acts of any such officer, director, representative, or agent shall be received as prima facie proof as the acts of the corporation, association, firm, partnership or proprietorship, itself.(1971, P.A. 608, S. 16; P.A. 75-567, S. 11, 80.)History: P.A. 75-567 substituted “chapter” for “part”.Cited. 169 C. 344.