Connecticut HB 5126: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

Bill Text

House Bill No. 5126

Public Act No. 26-43

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS'
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS
TO STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

Section 1. Subsection (d) of section 20-327b of the 2026 supplement to
the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
thereof (Effective from passage):
(d) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall, within available
appropriations, prescribe the written residential condition reports
required by this section and sections 20-327c to 20-327e, inclusive. The
written residential condition reports shall be based upon templates that
the commissioner shall prescribe. Such templates shall: Fit on pages
being not more than eight and one-half inches in height and eleven
inches in width, with type size no smaller than nine-point type, other
than checkboxes or section headers, which may be in a smaller size;
include the address of the subject property on each page; include page
numbers on each page; include section headings in bold type and
include space for the buyer and the seller's initials on each page, except
the signature page. Each written residential condition report, other than
the written residential condition report required pursuant to
subsections (g) and (h) of this section, shall contain the following, in the

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order indicated:
(1) A section entitled "Instructions to Sellers"
You MUST answer ALL questions to the best of your knowledge.
Identify/Disclose any problems regarding the subject property.
YOUR REAL ESTATE LICENSEE CANNOT COMPLETE THIS
FORM ON YOUR BEHALF.
UNK means Unknown, N/A means Not Applicable.
If you need additional space to complete any answer or explanation,
attach additional page(s) to this form. Include subject property address,
seller's name and the date.
(2) Pursuant to the Uniform Property Condition Disclosure Act, the
seller is obligated to answer the following questions and to disclose
herein any knowledge of any problem regarding the following:
(A) A subsection entitled "Subject Property"
(i) Name of seller(s)
(ii) Street address, municipality, zip code
(B) A subsection entitled "General Information"
(i) Indicate the YEAR the structure was built:
(ii) Indicate HOW LONG you have occupied the property: If not
applicable, indicate with N/A.
(iii) Does anyone else claim to own any part of your property,
including, but not limited to, any encroachment(s)? If YES, explain:
(iv) Does anyone other than you have or claim to have any right to

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use any part of your property, including, but not limited to, any
easement or right-of-way? If YES, explain:
(v) Is the property in a flood hazard area or an inland wetlands area?
If YES, explain:
(vi) Are you aware of the presence of a dam on the property that has
been or is required to be registered with the Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection? If YES, explain:
(vii) Do you have any reason to believe that the municipality in which
the subject property is located may impose any assessment for purposes
such as sewer installation, sewer improvements, water main
installation, water main improvements, sidewalks or other
improvements? If YES, explain:
(viii) Is the property located in a municipally designated village
district, municipally designated historic district or listed on the National
Register of Historic Places? If YES, explain:
(ix) Special Statement: Information concerning village districts and
historic districts may be obtained from the municipality's village or
historic district commission, if applicable.
(x) Is the property located in a special tax district? If YES, explain:
(xi) Is the property subject to any type of land use restrictions, other
than those contained within the property's chain of title or that are
necessary to comply with state laws or municipal zoning? If YES,
explain:
(xii) Is the property located in a common interest community? If YES,
is it subject to any community or association dues or fees? Please
explain:
(xiii) Do you have any knowledge of prior or pending litigation,

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government agency or administrative actions, orders or liens on the
property related to the release of any hazardous substance? If YES,
explain:
(C) A subsection entitled "Leased Equipment"
Does the property include any Leased or Rented Equipment that
would necessitate or obligate either of the following: The assignment or
transfer of the lease or rental agreement(s) to the buyer or the
replacement or substitution of the equipment by the buyer? If YES,
indicate by checking ALL items that apply: PROPANE FUEL TANK;
WATER HEATER; SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM; FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM; SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA; WATER TREATMENT
SYSTEM; SOLAR DEVICES; MAJOR APPLIANCES; OTHER
(D) A subsection entitled "Mechanica