Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-209

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 19a-209 - (Formerly Sec. 19-83). Jurisdiction of local director of health over streams

The director of health of a town, city or borough contiguous to any stream or body of water which is not wholly within the limits of such town, city or borough shall, in the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations relating to public health, have jurisdiction over such stream or body of water and the islands situated therein.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-209

(1949 Rev., S. 3853.)

Annotation to former section 19-83: First selectmen of towns have never possessed any authority concerning matters affecting the public health. 8 Conn.Supp. 431.