Contested Cases, Appeals, and Final Decisions
Appeals
Appeals must be made in writing within the legally allowed time frame. This time frame is generally found in the statute that authorizes the action or order, and the information on how to appeal and the time frame to make the appeal should be included in the order or notice.
Upcoming Cases
August 24, 2021 at 9am- Velcro
Hearings
The Commissioner of Agriculture appoints a hearing officer to hear the case and provide a proposed final decision. Hearings are conducted in accordance with the Connecticut Uniform Administrative Procedure Act and DoAg’s Rules of Practice, and all other relevant law. In almost all cases the Commissioner of Agriculture is the final decision maker.
After conducting a full evidentiary hearing, the hearing officer makes findings of fact and conclusions of law, and issues a proposed final decision to the Commissioner. The proposed final decision includes the hearing officer’s recommendation(s) on how the matter should be resolved.
The Commissioner after considering the exceptions and briefs or oral arguments, if any, and after reviewing the hearing transcript and all evidence in the record, issues a final decision.
As allowed by law, the parties have the right to appeal all final decisions to the Superior Court.
Any matter in which a hearing is scheduled or held, the issue may be settled at any time by mutual agreement between the parties.
Final Decisions
Final decisions issued by DoAg are available electronically.
Department of Agriculture Final Decisions
How to Submit an Appeal
Appeals may be made in writing to:
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Adjudications
450 Columbus Boulevard Suite 702
Hartford, CT 06103
By Email: Doag.Adjudications@ct.gov
By Fax: (860) 706-5711
Note: Documents received after 4:30 p.m. or on a day when the office is officially closed are considered filed on the next business day.
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