Formal Opinions
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Formal Opinion 2014-006, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Local municipal zoning requirements and approvals do not apply to the property owned by the state.
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Honorable President Herbst in regards to your inquiry as to the authority of the University of Connecticut ("UConn") to acquire or dispose of real estate.
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Formal Opinion 2014-005, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Under CGS 10-183b(26) and 10-183b(20), is a superintendent statutorily authorized to be "reemployed" in a "school district identified as a priority school district" while receiving retirement benefits from the Teachers' Retirement System.
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This letter responds to yours dated June 25, 2013, in which you request our opinion on whether the Department of Housing ("DOH") is public housing agency under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (the "Housing Act"), 42 U.S.C. § 1437 et seq.
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2017-08 Formal Opinion, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
An opinion on questions about the Governor's authority to direct the expenditure of funds by executive order in the absence of legislatively enacted appropriations.
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This opinion responds to your request for advice about whether P.A. 13- 03, §§ 10 and 11 provide exceptions to the psychiatrist-patient privilege contained in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-146e and ...
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2018-01 Formal Opinion, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
The Speaker of the House of Representatives has requested opinions on several gaming-related issues. First, you ask questions about the amendments to the existing gaming agreements with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe (Tribes), and the federal approval thereof, required by Public Act 17-89. Second, you inquire about the implications of a decision in a pending U.S. Supreme Court case that could result in the lifting of a federal prohibition on sports betting. And third, you ask about the legal consequences of legislation creating a request for proposal process for sports betting or casino gaming.
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2023-02 Formal Opinion Attorney General State of Connecticut.
Are Judicial Branch probation officers bound by the intervention and reporting requirements in 2020’s Police Accountability Act?
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2020-02 Formal Opinion Attorney General State of Connecticut
What is the scope of the Judicial Review Council’s authority when considering a judge’s disability retirement application pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 51-49?
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2017-06 Formal Opinion, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Speaker Aresimowicz and Majority Leader Ritter have requested an opinion about whether the legal principles and cautions set forth in Attorney General Opinion No. 89-11 , 1989 WL 505894 (May 9, 1989) ("Opinion 89-11 ") concerning the constitutionality of legislative enactments altering the provisions of collective bargaining agreements between the State and its employees remain in force today. Although subsequent cases have further developed the law, we conclude that the principles and cautions expressed in Opinion 89-11 continue to apply.
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Formal Opinion 2014-008, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
The Department of Administrative Services may enter into contracts for all types of services pursuant to the power granted to it by Title 4a, Chap. 58 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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2017-02 Formal Opinion, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Governor Malloy has requested an opinion, in light of the enactment of Special Act 15-7 and the subsequent developments pursuant to it, of the risks associated with moving forward with the process for authorizing a casino gaming facility operated by an entity jointly owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (Mohegan) (collectively, Tribes).
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Formal Opinion 2014-002, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
What is the proper treatment of applicants to the Judicial Selection Committee for consideration for Judicial nomination by candidates who have previously served as Superior Court judges, but resigned.
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2017-07 Formal Opinion, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
An opinion about certain legal questions pertaining to a proposed police training facility in the Town of Griswold. Specifically, you ask (1) whether the requirements under Chapter 297a of the General Statutes relating to priority funding areas apply to the proposed training facility; (2) whether the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has satisfied the requirement of Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16a-35e that state agencies cooperate with municipalities to ensure programs and activities in rural areas sustain village character; and (3) whether the proposed training facility requires the approval of the State Properties Review Board as part of the State Facility Plan.
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Formal Opinion 2014-007, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81(20) does not require an applicant to have served in the armed services during wartime in order to qualify for the property tax exemption created by that subsection.