# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-2a: Sec. 19a-2a. Powers and duties

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## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-2a
- **Heading:** Sec. 19a-2a. Powers and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 19a / Chapter 368a / Section 19a-2a

## Text

See Sec. 4b-31a re commissioner's role in development of plan for colocation of family resource centers and school-based health clinics.

See Sec. 7-136j re preliminary review of municipal petitions, applications or permit requests.

See Sec. 17b-277a re duty to establish informational program for applicants to Healthy Start Program.

See Sec. 22a-1i re environmental risk assessment duties.

Legislature has vested commissioner with expansive powers with respect to enacting and enforcing public health law, as well as overseeing implementation and coordination of state and municipal health regulations. 263 C. 558.

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