Connecticut General Statutes 16-280f – Injunction. Enforcement of standards
(a) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to restrain violations of sections 16-280a to 16-280e, inclusive, or to enforce standards established under the federal act upon petition of the appropriate state’s attorney, upon complaint of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Whenever practicable, the authority shall give notice to any person against whom an action for injunctive relief is contemplated and afford him an opportunity to present his views; and, except in the case of a knowing and wilful violation, the authority shall afford him reasonable opportunity to achieve compliance. However, the failure to give such notice and afford such opportunity shall not preclude the granting of appropriate relief.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 16-280f
- Authority: means the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and "department" means the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. See Connecticut General Statutes 16-1
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Person: means an individual, business, firm, corporation, association, joint stock association, trust, partnership or limited liability company. See Connecticut General Statutes 16-1
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) In any proceeding for criminal contempt for violation of an injunction or restraining order issued under this section, which violation also constitutes a violation of the federal act, trial shall be by the court.
(c) Actions under subsection (a) of this section may be brought in the judicial district wherein any act or transaction constituting the violation occurred, or in the judicial district wherein the defendant is found or is an inhabitant or transacts business.