Sec. 22a-153. (Formerly Sec. 19-25d). Duties of Commissioner of Environmental Protection. Consultants to Governor. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 22a-153. (Formerly Sec. 19-25d). Duties of Commissioner of Environmental Protection. Consultants to Governor. (a) The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall supervise and regulate in the interest of the public health and safety the use of ionizing radiation within the state.

      (b) Said commissioner may employ, subject to the provisions of chapter 67, and prescribe the powers and duties of such persons as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 22a-151 to 22a-158, inclusive.

      (c) Said commissioner shall make such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of said sections.

      (d) The Governor is authorized to employ such consultants, experts and technicians as he shall deem necessary for the purpose of conducting investigations and reporting to him on matters connected with the implementation of the provisions of said sections.

      (1967, P.A. 550, S. 3; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 417.)

      History: 1971 act replaced commissioner of health and public health council with commissioner of environmental protection; Sec. 19-25d transferred to Sec. 22a-153 in 1983.