# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-579: Sec. 20-579. (Formerly Sec. 20-175). Causes for suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew or the placing of conditions on licenses, temporary permits and registrations and for assessment of civil penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400j_S20-579

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-579
- **Heading:** Sec. 20-579. (Formerly Sec. 20-175). Causes for suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew or the placing of conditions on licenses, temporary permits and registrations and for assessment of civil penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400j / Section 20-579

## Text

(b) The commission may refuse to authorize the issuance of a temporary permit to practice pharmacy, may refuse to authorize the issuance or renewal of a license to practice pharmacy, a license to operate a pharmacy or a registration of a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician, and may revoke, suspend or place conditions on a license or temporary permit to practice pharmacy, a license to operate a pharmacy, or a registration of a pharmacy intern or a pharmacy technician, or take other action permitted in subdivision (7) of section 21a-7 if the commission determines that the applicant or holder of the license, temporary permit or registration has a condition including, but not limited to, physical illness or loss of skill or deterioration due to the aging process, emotional disorder or mental illness, abuse or excessive use of drugs or alcohol that would interfere with the practice of pharmacy, operation of a pharmacy or activities as a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician, provided the commission may not, in taking action against a license, temporary permit or registration holder on the basis of such a condition, violate the provisions of section 46a-73 or 42 USC Section 12132 of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

See Sec. 19a-70 re violation of regulations governing distribution of biologic products during an emergency as grounds for suspension, revocation or annulment of license.

See Sec. 30-36 re druggist's permit to sell alcoholic beverages.

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