Connecticut § 8-3f - Establishment of community residences for persons with intellectual disability and child-care residential facilities.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 8-3f — Establishment of community residences for persons with intellectual disability and child-care residential facilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-3f. Establishment of community residences for persons with intellectual disability and child-care residential facilities.
Sec. 8-3f. Establishment of community residences for persons with intellectual disability and child-care residential facilities. No (1) community residence, except a community residence that (A) houses eight or fewer persons with intellectual disability and necessary staff persons and that is licensed under the provisions of section 17a-227, or (B) houses eight or fewer persons receiving mental health or addiction services and necessary staff persons paid for or provided by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services that has been issued a license by the Department of Public Health under the provisions of section 19a-491; or (2) child-care residential facility, except for a child-care residential facility that houses eight or fewer children with mental or physical disabilities and necessary staff persons and that is licensed under sections 17a-145 to 17a-151, inclusive, established pursuant to section 8-3e shall be established within one thousand feet of any other such community residence or child-care residential facility without the approval of the body exercising zoning powers within the municipality in which such residence is proposed to be established.
(P.A. 84-517, S. 2, 3; P.A. 01-161, S. 2, 4; P.A. 23-137, S. 66.)
History: P.A. 01-161 applied provisions to child-care residential facilities, effective July 1, 2001; P.A. 23-137 exempted any community residence housing eight or fewer persons with intellectual disability, children with mental or physical disabilities and persons receiving mental health or addiction services from prohibition of establishing such residence within 1,000 feet of another such residence.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 8-3f
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 8-3f cover?
Section 8-3f ("Establishment of community residences for persons with intellectual disability and child-care residential facilities.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Connecticut § 8-3f?
A common citation format is "Connecticut General Statutes § 8-3f" (Connecticut). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Connecticut law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Connecticut official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Connecticut attorney.
How does Connecticut § 8-3f apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Connecticut can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.