The Office of the Attorney General William Tong
Departments
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This Department administers and enforces the Connecticut Antitrust Act, and has authority to enforce major provisions of the federal antitrust laws. The Department also relies on other federal and state laws to ensure the Attorney General’s overall responsibility to maintain open and competitive markets in Connecticut. Utilizing these statutes, we investigate and prosecute antitrust and other competition-related actions on behalf of consumers, businesses and governmental units. In addition, this Department provides advice and counsel on proposed legislation and various issues regarding competition policy. In the past few years, the Attorney General served as the chair of the Antitrust Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General and remains active within that organization.
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Information on The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, American Antitrust Institute and other helpful Links.
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Price Fixing - Bid Rigging Antitrust Primer (PDF-91KB)
Price Fixing & Bid Rigging (September 2011)- It Can Happen in Connecticut. What are the violations and what to look for - an Antitrust primer for procurement professionals. This primer is designed primarily for public or private purchasing professionals. It contains an overview of the federal and state antitrust laws and the penalties that may be imposed for their violation.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Includes information on antitrust laws, what is price fixing, what to do if an antitrust violation has occurred, etc.
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This department defends the state and its agencies, employees and officials in torts cases brought at the Office of the Claims Commissioner and in the state and federal courts.
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Connecticut Tobacco Directory For access to the Directory of Compliant Cigarette and Roll-Your-Own Brand Families visit the Department of Revenue Services Connecticut Tobacco Directory page.
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Finance Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Pertaining to Debt Collection and Automobile Insurance.
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Helpful Information Regarding Advance Fee Loans, Banking, Business Opportunities, Credit Repair and more.
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The Finance Department provides legal services to state agencies that regulate insurance, banking, securities, as well as the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Department of Revenue Services, the Office of Policy and Management, the Bond Commission, and the Insurance Policy and Risk Management Board. Legal issues involving state regulation of the financial services industry form a major part of this Department’s work. In addition, this Department is responsible for enforcement of the master settlement agreement between the states, including Connecticut, and various participating tobacco product manufacturers and related tobacco issues.
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Transportation, Housing & Public Works
The Transportation Department of the Office of the Attorney General provides representation for the following state agencies: Department of Transportation ("DOT"); Department of Public Works ("DPW"); Department of Administrative Services ("DAS"); Department of Motor Vehicles ("DMV"); Department of Information Technology ("DOIT"); Department of Economic and Community Development, Housing Matters ("DECD"); and the Connecticut Historical Commission. In addition, the Transportation Department provides representation for various occupational licensing boards within the Department of Consumer Protection ("DCP"). The representation of the foregoing state agencies/boards includes, but is not limited to, counseling and advice on legal issues, the prosecution or defense of lawsuits or claims in both federal and Connecticut courts, and before various administrative entities, including the defense of claims filed with the Office of the Claims Commissioner pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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If you move within the State of Connecticut, the moving company is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. You may contact them at (860)594-2860 or visit the Connecticut Department of Transportation website. If you move between a point within Connecticut and a point outside Connecticut, the moving company is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. You can find helpful information on their website by following this link to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website. In particular, you should review the booklet entitled “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.” This booklet should answer many of your questions and help you to avoid potential conflicts with your mover. You may contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Connecticut Regional Office at (860)659-6700 or visit their website.
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Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
The jurisdiction of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles includes, but is not limited to, the licensing of motor vehicle operators, the registration of motor vehicles, including emissions testing, motor vehicle dealers and repairers, trucks and school buses. If you have any questions concerning any motor vehicle issue, you may wish to visit the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website or by contacting them at (860)263-5700 (Within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut); or at (800)842-8222 (Elsewhere in Connecticut).
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The Historic Preservation and Museum Division protects and preserves Connecticut’s historical resources such as residential and commercial buildings, schools and factories, town greens and parks, churches and temples. The Historic Preservation and Museum Commission works closely with the Attorney General’s Transportation Department to prevent the unreasonable destruction of historic properties and landmarks. If you have any questions concerning these matters, you may wish to visit the Connecticut Historic Preservation and Museum Commission website; or contact them at (860)566-3005.