Connecticut General Statutes 20-575 – Powers and responsibilities
(a) The commission shall administer and enforce the provisions of sections 20-570 to 20-630, inclusive. The commission has all powers specifically granted in the general statutes, including the powers set forth in sections 21a-7 and 21a-9, and all further powers that are reasonable and necessary to enable the commission to protect the public interest in accordance with the duties imposed by sections 20-570 to 20-630, inclusive.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 20-575
- Commission: means the Commission of Pharmacy appointed under the provisions of section 20-572. See Connecticut General Statutes 20-571
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Consumer Protection. See Connecticut General Statutes 20-571
- 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, corporation, business trust, estate trust, partnership, association, joint venture or any other legal or commercial entity. See Connecticut General Statutes 20-571
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- 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.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
(b) The commission may compel attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by subpoena and may administer oaths. If any person refuses or fails to appear, testify or produce any document when so ordered, a judge of the Superior Court may, upon application of the commission, make such order as may be appropriate to enforce this subsection.
(c) The commission may apply to the Superior Court for and the court may, upon hearing and for cause shown, grant a temporary or permanent injunction enjoining any person from violating any provision of sections 20-570 to 20-630, inclusive, or any regulation adopted in accordance with chapter 54 by the commissioner, with the advice and assistance of the commission, pursuant to sections 20-570 to 20-630, inclusive, irrespective of whether an adequate remedy at law exists. The commission also may apply to the Superior Court for, and the court shall have jurisdiction to grant, a temporary restraining order pending a hearing.
(d) An application to the Superior Court under subsection (b) or (c) of this section shall be brought by the Attorney General.