Utilities Law in Connecticut
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Connecticut — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Connecticut
Connecticut state law
- Zoning, Planning, Housing and Economic and Community Development › ZoningCT 8 § 8-3
Cited in 55 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Penal Code › Penal Code: OffensesCT 53A § 53a-119
Cited in 44 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Actions › Postjudgment ProceduresCT 52 § 52-352b
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks › Uniform Trade Secrets ActCT 35 § 35-51
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Municipalities › Municipal PowersCT 7 § 7-148
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Public Safety and State Police › Division of State PoliceCT 29 § 29-28
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Connecticut.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.