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CT Gen Stat § 42-116s (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 737c - Art Preservation and Artists' Rights|Section 42-116s - Definitions.

 As used in this section and section 42-116t:(1) “Artist” means the individual who creates a work of fine art.(2) “Work of fine art” means any drawing; painting; sculpture; mosaic; photograph; work of calligraphy; work of graphic art, including any etching, lithograph, offset print, silkscreen or other work of graphic art; craft work in clay, textile, fiber, metal, plastic or other material; art work in mixed media, including any collage, assemblage or other work combining any of the artistic media named in this definition, or combining any of said media with other media; or a master from which copies of an artistic work can be made, such as a mold or a photographic negative, with a market value of at least two thousand five hundred dollars; provided work of fine art shall not include (A) commissioned work prepared under contract for trade or advertising usage, provided the artist, prior to creating the work, has signed an agreement stating that said work shall be a commissioned work which may be altered without consent; (B) work prepared by an employee within the scope of his employment duties.(3) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association or other group, however organized.(P.A. 88-284, S. 1; P.A. 95-79, S. 158, 189.)History: P.A. 95-79 redefined “person” to include a limited liability company, effective May 31, 1995.
CT Gen Stat § 42-116t (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 737c - Art Preservation and Artists' Rights|Section 42-116t - Alteration of work of fine art prohibited. Rights of artist. Enforcement. Waiver of rights. Statute of limitations re liability.

 (a) No person, except an artist who owns and possesses a work of fine art which the artist has created, shall intentionally commit, or authorize the intentional commission of, any physical defacement or alteration of a work of fine art.(b) The artist shall retain at all times the right to claim authorship.(c) To effectuate the rights created by section 42-116s and this section, the artist may commence an action to recover or obtain any of the following: (1) Injunctive relief, (2) actual damages, (3) reasonable attorney's and expert witness fees, and (4) any other relief which the court deems proper.(d) The rights and duties created under section 42-116s and this section: (1) Shall, with respect to the artist, or if any artist is deceased, his heir, legatee or designated personal representative, exist until the fiftieth anniversary of the death of such artist, (2) shall exist in addition to any other rights and duties which may be applicable on or after October 1, 1988, and (3) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, may not be waived except by an instrument in writing expressly so providing which is signed by the artist.(e) If a work of fine art cannot be removed from a building without substantial physical defacement or alteration of such work, the rights and duties created under this section, unless expressly reserved by an instrument in writing signed by the owner of such building executed and witnessed in the same manner provided for deeds in section 47-5 and properly recorded, shall be deemed waived. Such instrument, if properly recorded, shall be binding on subsequent owners of such building.(f) No action may be maintained to enforce any liability under section 42-116s and this section unless brought within three years of the act complained of or one year after discovery of such act, whichever is longer, except that no action may be brought more than ten years from the date of the act complained of.(g) The provisions of section 42-116s and this section shall apply to works of art created on or after October 1, 1988.(P.A. 88-284, S. 2–8; P.A. 05-288, S. 144.)History: P.A. 05-288 made a technical change in Subsec. (d), effective July 13, 2005.
CT Gen Stat § 42-125a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125a - State policy re discriminatory boycotts.

 It is the policy of the state of Connecticut to oppose restraints of trade and unfair trade practices in the form of discriminatory boycotts which are not specifically authorized by the law of the United States and which are fostered or imposed by foreign persons, foreign governments or international organizations against any domestic individual on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, nationality or national origin. It is also the policy of the state to oppose any actions, including the formation or continuance of agreements, understandings or contractual arrangements, expressed or implied, which have the effect of furthering such discriminatory boycotts, in order that the peace, health, safety, prosperity and general welfare of all the inhabitants of the state may be protected and ensured. This chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the people of this state and shall be administered and principally enforced by the Attorney General. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate this declaration of policy and the laws and Constitution of the United States, but nothing in this chapter shall be construed to infringe upon the right of the United States government to regulate interstate and foreign commerce.(P.A. 77-596, S. 1, 15; P.A. 11-55, S. 20.)History: P.A. 11-55 included in state policy opposing foreign discriminatory boycotts those boycotts against any domestic individual on basis of gender identity or expression.
CT Gen Stat § 42-125c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125c - Knowing participation in discriminatory boycott prohibited.

 No person shall knowingly participate in a discriminatory boycott.(P.A. 77-596, S. 3, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125d - Reports re violations.

 If any violation of this chapter comes to the attention of any official of any agency of the state, the chief administrative officer of the agency shall immediately submit a written report of such alleged violation to the Attorney General. The report shall contain a full statement of the facts and circumstances regarding the alleged violation including the names and addresses of all persons who have or may have knowledge or information with respect to it, and shall be accompanied by copies of any documents pertinent to the alleged violation that are in the possession or control of such official making the report.(P.A. 77-596, S. 4, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125f (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125f - Assurance of discontinuance.

 In enforcing this chapter, the Attorney General may accept an assurance of discontinuance of an act or practice considered in violation of this chapter from any person engaged in the act or practice. The assurance of discontinuance shall be in writing and filed with and subject to the approval of the court for the judicial district where the alleged violator resides or has his principal place of business. The assurance of discontinuance shall not be considered for any purpose as an admission of the alleged violation, but proof of failure to comply with the assurance of discontinuance shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter.(P.A. 77-596, S. 6, 15; P.A. 82-472, S. 124, 183.)History: P.A. 82-472 deleted obsolete reference to the court for the “county”.
CT Gen Stat § 42-125g (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125g - Violations referred to state's attorney.

 The Attorney General shall refer to the appropriate state's attorney alleged criminal violations of this chapter for investigation and prosecution. No prosecution for any offense in violation of this chapter shall be commenced but within four years after such offense is committed.(P.A. 77-596, S. 7, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125h (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125h - Attorney General to cooperate with federal government and other states.

 The Attorney General shall cooperate with the federal government and other states in enforcement of this chapter.(P.A. 77-596, S. 8, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125i (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125i - Actions to enjoin violations; recover damages. Standing to bring an action. Limitation of action.

 (a) The Attorney General shall institute proceedings to prevent or restrain violations of section 42-125c in the Superior Court. In a proceeding under this section, the Superior Court shall determine whether a violation has been committed and enter any judgment or decree to enjoin continuation or renewal of the violation in the future.(b) The Attorney General may bring an action on behalf of the state or any of its political subdivisions to recover the damages provided for by this chapter.(c) The state of Connecticut or its political subdivisions have standing to bring an action under this chapter.(d) Persons injured or threatened with injury by a violation of section 42-125c may bring an action in the Superior Court for damages and injunctive relief against any person who has committed the violation. If an injunction is issued, the complainant may be awarded costs and reasonable attorney's fees.(e) No action brought to enforce the provisions of this chapter shall be brought but within four years from the date the cause of action accrues. For the purposes of this subsection, a cause of action for a continuing violation accrues at the time of the latest violation.(f) An action brought by the Attorney General shall not preclude the bringing of an action by persons injured or threatened with injury, as provided in subsection (d) of this section.(P.A. 77-596, S. 9, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125j (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125j - Penalties.

 Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of section 42-125c shall be fined not more than fifty thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both.(P.A. 77-596, S. 10, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125k (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125k - Contract provisions void as against public policy. When.

 Any provision of any contract, document or other agreement which violates, or which, if performed by the person intended to be bound by such provision, would cause a violation of section 42-125c, shall be void as against the public policy of the state of Connecticut.(P.A. 77-596, S. 11, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125l (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125l - Regulations.

 The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development may adopt regulations for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter.(P.A. 77-596, S. 12, 15; 77-614, S. 284, 587, 610; P.A. 78-303, S. 85, 136; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6.)History: P.A. 77-614 and 78-303 replaced commissioner of commerce with commissioner of economic development, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 95-250 and P.A. 96-211 replaced Commissioner and Department of Economic Development with Commissioner and Department of Economic and Community Development.
CT Gen Stat § 42-125m (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125m - Application of chapter.

 The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to agreements, understandings or contractual arrangements entered into on or after July 1, 1978 and any such agreement, understanding or contractual arrangement in violation of this chapter entered into prior to said date shall be deemed not to be against the public policy of this state.(P.A. 77-596, S. 13, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125n (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738a - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts|Section 42-125n - Antitrust laws not limited.

 Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to supersede, restrict or otherwise limit the continuing applicability of the antitrust laws of the state of Connecticut.(P.A. 77-596, S. 14, 15.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125aa (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738b - Consumer Layaway Plans|Section 42-125aa - Definitions.

 For the purposes of sections 42-125aa to 42-125cc, inclusive:(1) “Consumer goods” means any article which is used or bought for use primarily for personal, family or household purposes, and(2) “Layaway plan” means a plan by which a seller of consumer goods offers such goods for sale to the public on terms which permit periodic payment for such goods and with respect to which delivery is deferred until completion of payment of the entire purchase price.(P.A. 78-353, S. 1.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-125cc (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 738b - Consumer Layaway Plans|Section 42-125cc - Buyer's rights upon cancellation.

 At any time prior to acceptance by the buyer of the goods subject to the layaway plan, the buyer may cancel the plan because of the seller's violation of section 42-125bb, and the seller, at the election of the buyer, shall either (a) refund to the buyer the entire amount paid, or (b) give the buyer a credit, in the full amount of the moneys already paid to the seller, toward the purchase of any other consumer goods offered for sale to the public by the seller.(P.A. 78-353, S. 3.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-126 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-126 - Sale of merchandise with trading stamps, coupons or other similar devices.

 Section 42-126 is repealed.(1949 Rev., S. 6727; 1959, P.A. 528, S. 9.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-126c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-126c - Disclosure requirements for mail order businesses in advertising or promotional materials.

 Each person or business entity conducting a mail order or catalog business in or from this state or advertising a Connecticut mailing address shall disclose the legal name of such person or entity and the complete street address of the location from which such business is actually conducted in all of its advertising or promotional materials. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a mail order book or record business and the provision of this section requiring disclosure of the complete street address of the location from which business is conducted shall not apply to a business which is located in Connecticut and which is registered with the Secretary of the State under any applicable provision of law.(P.A. 82-418, S. 1, 4; P.A. 83-158, S. 1.)History: P.A. 83-158 amended section to exempt businesses located in Connecticut and registered with the secretary of the state from required disclosure of street address.Cited. 231 C. 707.
CT Gen Stat § 42-127b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-127b - Licensing of persons in business on October 1, 1971.

 Section 42-127b is repealed, effective January 1, 1995.(1971, P.A. 539, S. 13; P.A. 94-122, S. 339, 340.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-128 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-128 - Bond required.

 Section 42-128 is repealed.(1953, S. 3311d; 1971, P.A. 539, S. 14.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-130 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-130 - Use of terms.

 Section 42-130 is repealed.(1953, S. 3313d; 1971, P.A. 539, S. 14.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-133b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-133b - Forfeiture of consumer credit charges on failure to respond to debtor's inquiry. Liability for damages if amount in error.

 Section 42-133b is repealed.(1971, P.A. 774; P.A. 73-384, S. 1; P.A. 76-169, S. 16.)
CT Gen Stat § 42-133d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-133d - Annual statement of interest imposed and paid under open-end credit plan.

 The creditor of any account under an open-end credit plan, as defined in 15 USC 1602, as amended from time to time, on which interest aggregating ten dollars or more has been imposed in any calendar year, shall furnish to the obligor of such account, on or before January thirty-first of the following year, a statement of the interest charges so imposed and the aggregate amount paid by such obligor.(1972, P.A. 17, S. 1; P.A. 73-362, S. 1, 2; P.A. 88-65, S. 57; P.A. 92-12, S. 107; P.A. 15-235, S. 15.)History: P.A. 73-362 added Subsec. (b); P.A. 88-65 deleted obsolete Subsec. (b) which provided that the first statement of interest was due on January 31, 1974; P.A. 92-12 made a technical change; P.A. 15-235 replaced reference to Sec. 36a-676(a)(8) with reference to 15 USC 1602, effective August 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 42-133g (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-133g - Action for violation. Right to occupy franchise premises where lease expires upon termination of franchise. Items filed with court by franchisor seeking possession of franchise premises.

 (a) Any franchisee may bring an action for violation of sections 42-133e to 42-133g, inclusive, in the Superior Court to recover damages sustained by reason of such violation, which action shall be privileged in respect to its assignment for trial and, where appropriate, may apply for injunctive relief as provided in chapter 916. Such franchisee, if successful, shall be entitled to costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees.(b) A franchisee who leases real property under a franchise agreement, which lease expires upon termination of the franchise, and who receives notice from the franchisor in accordance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of section 42-133f that such franchise is terminated, shall have no right or privilege to occupy the premises which are the subject of such lease, as of the date specified in such notice for the termination of such franchise, unless such franchisee is granted a temporary injunction in accordance with the provisions of chapter 916.(c) A franchisor who applies to a court to obtain possession of premises leased by the franchisor to the franchisee upon termination of the franchise, which premises the franchisee has no right or privilege to occupy under subsection (b) of this section, shall file with the court from which it seeks the order of possession: (1) An affidavit under oath from the clerk of such court, which affidavit shall state that the court records indicate that no temporary injunction has been granted to the franchisee, (2) the return of service of the notice required pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, (3) a copy of the notice served pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, and (4) an affidavit under oath, which affidavit shall state that the notice required by subsections (a) and (b) of section 42-133f, has been served, that the notice period required by said section has expired, and that no injunction to restrain termination has been issued.(1972, P.A. 287, S. 3; P.A. 75-560, S. 2; P.A. 86-238, S. 2.)History: P.A. 75-560 granted actions to recover damages privileged status in respect to assignment for trial; P.A. 86-238 added Subsecs. (b) and (c) providing that a franchisee who receives valid notice of the termination of a franchise and whose lease expires along with the franchise, has no right or privilege to occupy the franchise property, and requiring the franchisor to file certain items with the court when applying for possession of such property.See Sec. 42-133h re applicability of section.Cited. 179 C. 471.Cited. 1 CA 439.
CT Gen Stat § 42-133h (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices|Chapter 739 - Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions|Section 42-133h - Applicability of sections 42-133e to 42-133g, inclusive.

 Sections 42-133e to 42-133g, inclusive, shall take effect October 1, 1972, and shall apply only to franchise agreements entered into, renewed or amended on or after that date, the performance of which contemplates or requires the franchisee to establish or maintain a place of business in this state.(1972, P.A. 287, S. 4; P.A. 85-493, S. 2.)History: P.A. 85-493 provided that Secs. 42-133e to 42-133g, inclusive, apply to franchise agreements “the performance of which contemplates or requires the franchisee to establish or maintain a place of business in this state”.Cited. 179 C. 471.Cited. 1 CA 439.