Formal Opinions

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• Chairman Peter R. Blum, Retirement Commission, Formal Opinion 2012-008, Attorney General State of Connecticut

  You have requested this office's opinion regarding the proper construction of statutory language governing disability retirements under the Connecticut Municipal Retirement System ("CMERS").

• Honorable Leo Arnone, Formal Opinion 2011-008, State of Connecticut Attorney General

  Opinion as to wether Administrative Directive signed on September 30, 2011, is binding

• Ms. Darlene Perez, State Retirement Board, Formal Opinion 2011-001, State of Connecticut Attorney General

  Inquiry into whether a superintendent who received a waiver of certification pursuant to Chapter 166 of our general statutes is eligible for pension credit under Chapter 167a, the Teachers’ Retirement System

• Honorable Senator John McKinney, Formal Opinion 2012-002, State of Connecticut Attorney General

  You have requested from this Office's opinion regarding whether the State Teachers' Retirement Board possesses legal authority to "bill" a member of the Teachers' Retirement System

• Martin R. Libbin, Judicial Branch, Formal Opinion 2012-006, Attorney General State of Connecticut

  An opinion on whether a city sheriff is a proper officer for service of support enforcement capias.

• CMEEC's request for an opinion on records retension requirements, Formal Opinion 2013-003, Attorney General, State of Connecticut

  LeAnn Power, Public Records Administrator's request for a formal opinion as to whether the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) is subject to the municipal records management program under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 11-8.

• Follow up response to President Herbst's request for an opinion on UCONN's Authority, Formal Opinion 2013-007, Attorney General, State of Connecticut

  In a follow up letter to this Office's formal opinion dated October 17, 2013, you have inquired whether the conclusion of that opinion...

• Response to Honorable Evonne M. Klein, Formal Opinion 2013-010, Attorney General, State of Connecticut

  Honorable Evonne M. Klein has separately requested a formal opinion as to the applicability of the state prevailing wage statute, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-53, to construction and renovation projects of local housing authorities.

• The Honorable Kevin B. Sullivan, Connecticut General Assembly, 2004-003 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  You have asked for a formal legal opinion regarding the recommendation by the Judicial Selection Commission of Joseph Mengacci for nomination as a judge. You ask specifically what actions constitute "consideration" of a candidate's application by the Judicial Selection Commission (hereinafter "Commission"). As you set forth in your letter, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-44a(l) prohibits a former Commission member from being "considered for recommendation to the governor for nomination as a judge" for two years after termination of his tenure on the Commission.

• Susan G. Townsley, Division of Special Revenue, 2004-007 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  This is in response to your request for an opinion on whether your agency, consistent with the law, can approve a proposal by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation ("CLC") to launch a new lottery game with a "Treasure Island" theme featuring a novel second chance drawing feature.

• Honorable Darlene Dunbar, MSW, Department of Children and Families, 2004-014 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  You have asked for an opinion interpreting Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101i(a) regarding the Department's obligation to notify and provide records to an employing superintendent of schools when it has substantiated abuse of a child by certain school employees. Specifically, you are requesting a determination as to whether the applicable notification requirements apply to abuse of any child or only to abuse of a child who is a student in the employing school or school system.

• Susan G. Townsley, Division of Special Revenue, 2004-001 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  This is in response to your request for a reconsideration of a previous informal opinion, and request for a formal opinion, on whether you can give permission to Autotote Enterprises, Inc. (AEI) to install Color Tiny TIMs (CTTs) and Hand Held Personal Account Terminals (PATs) at the Mohegan Sun Race Book under the terms of the Mohegan Tribe – State of Connecticut Gaming Compact.

• Robert S. Rudewicz, State Marshal Commission, 2004-017 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  A recent inquiry from the City of Waterbury has brought to our attention that some marshals are charging a fee of fifteen per cent of the amount of taxes collected for the service of alias tax warrants under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-261 as amended by Public Act No.03-224.

• John Suchy, Director - Liquor Control Division, Department of Consumer Protection, 2004-022 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  This is in response to your request for an opinion on the lawfulness of a proposed entertainment program at liquor permit premises involving the playing of poker for prizes. The proposal comes in the wake of recent announcements outlawing the betting on poker tournaments due to criminal laws against gambling.

• Honorable Marc Ryan, Secretary, Office of Policy and Management, 2004-016 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  This letter responds to your August 3, 2004 amended request for a formal opinion as to whether Dr. D. Ray Sirry, the Juan F. Court Monitor, would be entitled to indemnification from the State in connection with services he has agreed to provide to the State to assist it in implementing reforms at the Connecticut Juvenile Training School (CJTS).