Connecticut § 27-140bb - Commission: Establishment; membership; termination.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 27-140bb — Commission: Establishment; membership; termination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-140bb. Commission: Establishment; membership; termination.
Sec. 27-140bb. Commission: Establishment; membership; termination. (a) There is established a Vietnam Herbicides Information Commission which shall obtain information relating to the health effects of exposure to Vietnam herbicides for veterans of this state who may have been exposed to these substances during their period of military service.
(b) The commission shall consist of nine members, who shall serve for a term of five years, one of whom shall be the commissioner or his designee. The remaining members shall be appointed as follows: The president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint two members, the minority leader of the Senate shall appoint two members, the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members and the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members. There shall be at least six honorably discharged veterans on the commission, four of whom shall have served in the Vietnam theater of operations. One member of the commission shall be a toxicologist and one member shall be a epidemiologist, each of whom shall be licensed by the state.
(c) The commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members. Vacancies in the membership of the commission and its officers shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment or election. The commission shall meet at least four times a year at the call of the chairperson. The initial meeting of the commission shall be called by the commissioner not later than September 1, 1982. The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
(d) The commission shall cease to exist on June 30, 1990.
(P.A. 82-308, S. 2, 7; P.A. 87-543, S. 4, 9.)
History: P.A. 87-543 amended Subsec. (a) by eliminating establishment of the commission within the department of health services for administrative purposes and amended Subsec. (d) to extend the commission to June 30, 1990.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 27-140bb
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 27-140bb cover?
Section 27-140bb ("Commission: Establishment; membership; termination.") 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 § 27-140bb?
A common citation format is "Connecticut General Statutes § 27-140bb" (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 § 27-140bb 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.