Connecticut General Statutes 22a-905e – Mattress stewardship program: Civil enforcement. Attorney General action
(a) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may seek civil enforcement of the provisions of sections 22a-905a and 22a-905b pursuant to chapter 439.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 22a-905e
- commissioner: means the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection or his or her designated agent. See Connecticut General Statutes 22a-2
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- person: means any individual, firm, partnership, association, syndicate, company, trust, corporation, nonstock corporation, limited liability company, municipality, agency or political or administrative subdivision of the state, or other legal entity of any kind. See Connecticut General Statutes 22a-2
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) Whenever, in the judgment of the commissioner, any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act, practice or omission that constitutes, or will constitute, a violation of any provision of § 22a-905a or 22a-905b, the Attorney General may, at the request of the commissioner, bring an action in the superior court for the judicial district of New Britain for an order enjoining such act, practice or omission. Such order may require remedial measures and direct compliance with the provisions of § 22a-905a or 22a-905b. Upon a showing by the commissioner that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such act, practice or omission, the court may issue a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other order, as appropriate.
(c) Any action brought by the Attorney General pursuant to this section shall have precedence in the order of trial, as provided in § 52-191.