CT SB00140

Expands the Connecticut Marketing Authority's leasing authority to include permits and licenses in addition to traditional leases for property under its control.

Adds requirement that the Marketing Authority report any changes in lease, permit, or license status to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management.

Creates a new category (5) allowing leases, permits, or licenses to entities that benefit market operations, in addition to existing categories covering agricultural cooperatives, wholesalers, dealers in other commodities, and service providers.

Changes regulatory language from "promulgate" to "adopt" throughout the statute and extends regulations to cover leasing, permitting, and licensing of property under the authority's control.

Maintains existing penalties for regulation violations (up to $500 per violation) and appeal rights to superior court for penalties exceeding $50 in aggregate.