§ 21a-439 — Online dating operator. Fines, investigations and hearings. Powers of the Department and Commissioner of Consumer Protection.

(a) The Department of Consumer Protection may issue fines of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars per violation, accept an offer in compromise, or take other actions permitted by the general statutes or the regulations of Connecticut state agencies if an online dating operator fails to comply with the provisions of sections 21a-435 to 21a-438, inclusive, and section 21a-440. (b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, or the commissioner's designee, may conduct investigations and hold hearings on any matter under the provisions of this section, sections 21a-435 to 21a-438 , inclusive, and section 21a-440 . The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, compel testimony and order the production of books, records and documents. If any person refuses to appear, to testify or to produce any book, record or document when so ordered, upon application of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, a judge of the Superior Court may make such order as may be appropriate to aid in the enforcement of this section. (c) The Attorney General, at the request of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, may apply in the name of the state to the Superior Court for an order temporarily or permanently restraining and enjoining any person from violating any provision of this section, sections 21a-435 to 21a-438 , inclusive, and section 21a-440 .

Legislative History

(P.A. 22-82, S. 5; P.A. 23-56, S. 16.) History: P.A. 23-56 added references to Sec. 21a-440 throughout, effective January 1, 2024.