§ 10a-22o — Enforcement of orders issued by commissioner. Investigations by commissioner.

(a) The commissioner, through the Attorney General, may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford for the enforcement of any order issued by the commissioner, and for other appropriate relief. The court may issue such orders as are appropriate to aid in enforcement. (b) The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, may conduct any necessary review, inspection or investigation regarding applications for certificates of authorization or possible violations of sections 10a-22a to 10a-22p , inclusive, or any applicable regulations of Connecticut state agencies. In connection with any investigation, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, may administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel testimony and order the production of any record or document. If any person refuses to appear, testify or produce any record or document when so ordered, the commissioner may seek relief pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

Legislative History

(P.A. 06-150, S. 13, 16; P.A. 09-99, S. 8; P.A. 12-156, S. 34; P.A. 19-87, S. 8; P.A. 24-81, S. 149.) History: P.A. 09-99 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting “Board of Governors”; P.A. 12-156 replaced references to commissioner with references to executive director, effective June 15, 2012; P.A. 19-87 amended Subsec. (b) by adding reference to Sec. 10a-22p, effective July 1, 2019; P.A. 24-81 replaced references to executive director of the Office of Higher Education with Commissioner of Higher Education, effective May 30, 2024.