CT HB05119

Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to consider an applicant's compliance record with agricultural laws when issuing, renewing, transferring, modifying, or revoking permits, registrations, certificates, or licenses under Title 22.

Allows the Commissioner to deny applications or revoke licenses if an applicant demonstrates a pattern or practice of noncompliance with agricultural laws, and to impose conditions necessary to ensure compliance.

Permits the Commissioner to require criminal history record checks for applicants and business principals (directors, agents, officers, or partners) for new or renewed permits, limited to convictions related to regulated agricultural activities.

Provides applicants with a right to appeal the Commissioner's decision within 15 days of notification, with an administrative hearing to be held within 60 days to determine if the cited conditions existed at the time of the decision.

Takes effect October 1, 2012.