Except as provided in section 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.

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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