Issuance of a license shall be dependent upon presentation by the applicant of evidence acceptable to the commissioner of health that the proposed teaching, research or study program is designed to impart or elicit knowledge or understanding of the problems of human or animal health and that the use of living dogs in such program is essential. If, after investigation, it is found that this evidence is not sufficient or it is found that the applicant does not have facilities and personnel adequate for reasonable compliance with standards hereinafter set forth, the application will be denied and the applicant informed in writing of the reasons for such denial.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22-332b-6