Connecticut Statutes

§ 21a-120 — (Formerly Sec. 19-239). Interpretation.

Connecticut § 21a-120

JurisdictionConnecticut

Title 21aConsumer Protection

Ch. 418Uniform Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-120 (2026).

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This chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to enact state legislation uniform with the federal act.

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Legislative History

(1949 Rev., S. 3956.) History: Sec. 19-239 transferred to Sec. 21a-120 in 1983. Annotation to former section 19-239: Connecticut Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act must be interpreted to be uniform with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. 31 CS 242.

Nearby Sections

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§ 21a-1

(Formerly Sec. 19-170a). Department and Commissioner of Consumer Protection. Department to be successor agency to Department of Public Safety, Division of Special Revenue and Gaming Policy Board re certain functions.

§ 21a-10

(Formerly Sec. 19-171i). Commissioner of Consumer Protection authorized to establish, combine or abolish divisions, sections or other units, exception. Deputy commissioner. Regulations re staggered schedule for renewal of licenses. Prorated amount for guaranty fund fees and newly issued licenses, certificates, registrations and permits, allowed. Completion of continuing education requirements.

§ 21a-100

(Formerly Sec. 19-220). Definitions and standards for food.

§ 21a-101

(Formerly Sec. 19-221). Adulterated food. Regulations re alcohol-infused confections.

§ 21a-101a

Liability for costs relating to adulterated food. Civil action to recover costs and expenses. Investigation and samples. Seizure, condemnation and destruction. Third party removal and disposal.

§ 21a-102

(Formerly Sec. 19-222). Misbranded food. Misbranded seed or seed stock.

§ 21a-103

(Formerly Sec. 19-223). Emergency permit control.

§ 21a-104

(Formerly Sec. 19-224). Tolerances for poisonous ingredients in food.

§ 21a-104a

Sulfiting agents.

§ 21a-105

(Formerly Sec. 19-225). Adulterated drugs and devices.

§ 21a-106

(Formerly Sec. 19-226). Misbranded drugs and devices.

§ 21a-107

§ 21a-108

(Formerly Sec. 19-227). Illegal obtaining or supplying of drugs. Forged labels.

§ 21a-109

(Formerly Sec. 19-228). Drugs dispensed on prescription.

§ 21a-10a

Retirement status license.

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