Except as provided in § 16-350 this chapter shall not be construed to affect or impair local ordinances, charters or other provisions of law requiring permits to be obtained before excavating in a public highway or to demolish structures on private property, nor shall it be construed to grant to any person or public agency any rights not specifically provided by this chapter. A permit from a public agency shall not relieve any person from responsibility for complying with the provisions of this chapter. The failure of any person who has been granted a permit to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to impose any liability upon the public agency issuing the permit.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 16-353

  • Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association, including a person engaged as a contractor by a public agency but excluding a public agency. See Connecticut General Statutes 16-345
  • Public agency: means the state or any political subdivision thereof, including any governmental agency. See Connecticut General Statutes 16-345
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