Connecticut General Statutes 21a-159 – Penalty. Temporary or permanent injunction. Notice and hearing. Warning citation. Civil penalty
(a) Any person who violates any provision of sections 21a-151 to 21a-159, inclusive, or any regulation made thereunder, or fails to comply with an order of the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, shall: (1) For a first offense, be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars; and (2) for each subsequent offense, be guilty of a class D misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 21a-159
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
(b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may apply to the Superior Court for, and such court may upon hearing and for cause shown grant, a temporary or permanent injunction enjoining any person from operating a bakery, food manufacturing establishment or food warehouse without a license issued in accordance with sections 21a-151 to 21a-159, inclusive, irrespective of whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law. The commissioner also may apply to the Superior Court for, and such court shall have jurisdiction to grant, a temporary restraining order pending a hearing. Such application for injunctive or other appropriate relief shall be brought by the Attorney General.
(c) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, after providing notice and conducting a hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, may issue a warning citation to, or impose a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for the first offense and not more than five hundred dollars for each subsequent offense on, any person who violates any provision of sections 21a-151 to 21a-159, inclusive, or any regulation adopted pursuant to § 21a-156.