Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-458

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through June 5, 2024.
Section 22a-458 - (Formerly Sec. 25-54ll). Water pollution control authority, mandatory establishment by municipality

Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, any special act or municipal charter provision to the contrary, including but not limited to any referendum provision, the legislative body of any municipality ordered by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, under the provisions of chapter 474 and this chapter, to abate or control water pollution shall establish a water pollution control authority and authorize the necessary funds to undertake and complete any action necessary to comply with such order.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-458

(1971, P.A. 305, S. 1; P.A. 78-154, S. 17; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)

In this instance, statute prevails over town charter and does not violate home rule provision of Art. X, Sec. 1 of Connecticut Constitution. 216 Conn. 436. Cited. 237 Conn. 135.