# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-42a: Sec. 47-42a. Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-42a

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-42a
- **Heading:** Sec. 47-42a. Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 47 / Chapter 822 / Section 47-42a

## Text

(a) “Conservation restriction” means a limitation, whether or not stated in the form of a restriction, easement, covenant or condition, in any deed, will or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the owner of the land described therein, including, but not limited to, the state or any political subdivision of the state, or in any order of taking such land whose purpose is to retain land or water areas predominantly in their natural, scenic or open condition or in agricultural, farming, forest or open space use.

(b) “Preservation restriction” means a limitation, whether or not stated in the form of a restriction, easement, covenant or condition, in any deed, will or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the owner of land, including, but not limited to, the state or any political subdivision of the state, or in any order of taking of such land whose purpose is to preserve historically significant structures or sites.

## Nearby sections

- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-37 Sec. 47-37. When acquired by adverse use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-37.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-38 Sec. 47-38. Mode of preventing acquisition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-38.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-39 Sec. 47-39. Service of notice upon the party claiming the easement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-39.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-40 Sec. 47-40. Giving of notice when party unknown.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-40.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-41 Sec. 47-41. Notice considered a disturbance of the right.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-41.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-42a Sec. 47-42a. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-42a.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-42c Sec. 47-42c. Acquisition of restrictions. Enforcement by Attorney General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-42c.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-42d Sec. 47-42d. Permit applications filed with state or local land use agency, local building official or director of health. Appeals by party or state agency holding restriction. Civil penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-42d.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-42e Sec. 47-42e. Municipal property acquired with intent to place restriction or dedicated as park or open space land. Recording in land records. Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-42e.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-42f Sec. 47-42f. Maintenance of private easement or right-of-way. Costs. Action for specific performance or contribution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T47_C822_S47-42f.md)

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