Sec. 20-377k. Definitions. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 20-377k. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Consumer Protection; and (2) "interior designer" means a person qualified by education, experience and examination who (A) identifies, researches and creatively solves problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment; and (B) performs services relative to interior spaces, including programming, design analysis, space planning and aesthetics, using specialized knowledge of non-load-bearing interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, materials and furnishings; and (C) prepares plans and specifications for non-load-bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, reflected ceiling plans, furnishings, fixtures and equipment relative to the design of interior spaces in order to enhance and protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

      (P.A. 83-347, S. 1; P.A. 87-519, S. 1, 13; P.A. 92-43; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, S. 146(c); P.A. 04-189, S. 1.)

      History: P.A. 87-519 added definition of "commissioner", effective July 1, 1988; P.A. 92-43 amended the definition of "interior designer" to clarify that such designers' knowledge deals with "non-load-bearing" interior construction and added new language indicating that interior designers prepare "plans and specifications for non-load-bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, reflected ceiling plans, furnishings, fixtures and equipment" relative to the design of interior spaces; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6 replaced Commissioner of Consumer Protection with Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective July 1, 2004; P.A. 04-189 repealed Sec. 146 of June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, thereby reversing the merger of the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective June 1, 2004.