Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Declares Public Health Emergency
Connecticut has followed suit, after several states in our region have acted to prevent the spread COVID-19 coronavirus, by declaring a civil preparedness and public health emergency. Although there have been only two confirmed cases in the state, recent action by New...
Civil Preparedness and Public Health Emergencies Declared
Today, Governor Lamont signed declarations invoking both a civil preparedness emergency and a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The emergency declarations provide the Governor with the authority to take actions determined necessary to...
CT Gouging Statute Triggered
The Governors deceleration also triggers Connecticut General Statutes Section 42-230, the state law prohibiting profiteering (gouging) during emergencies. Attorney General William Tong has issued guidance on the states price gouging laws and how they may be impacted...