§ 12-242vv — Confidentiality of taxpayer information.

Notwithstanding section 1-210, the secretary, his authorized agent or any other officer or employee of the state shall not disclose any information contained in any claim for compensation form, notice of individual condemnation and assessment of special damages and special benefits, statement of acceptance or any other related documents in any manner which would disclose the owner's identity except when distributing such information in the discharge of their duties pursuant to sections 12-242gg to 12-242nn, inclusive, provided the secretary, his authorized agent or any other officer or employee of the state may disclose such information to the Commissioner of Revenue Services or his authorized agent, upon written request by said commissioner or his authorized agent, when required by said commissioner in the course of duty or when there is reasonable cause to believe that any state law is being violated. All court records containing such information shall be sealed unless the owner files a condemnation appeal pursuant to section 12-242kk or files any other motion, application or complaint with the court concerning the taking of rights pursuant to section 12-242gg.

Legislative History

(P.A. 95-2, S. 30, 37; P.A. 96-139, S. 1, 13.) History: P.A. 95-2 effective March 8, 1995; P.A. 96-139 added procedure allowing secretary to disclose information to Commissioner of Revenue Services under certain conditions, effective May 29, 1996.