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This bill modifies existing Connecticut state law regarding the approval process for motor vehicle dealerships and repair shops by shifting the authority to issue location certificates from zoning boards of appeals to zoning commissions, combined planning and zoning commissions, or other municipal boards specifically designated by local charter, regulation, or ordinance. The change effectively transfers the responsibility for approving the location of new motor vehicle dealerships and repair shops from one type of local government body to another, ensuring that the decision-making process for such approvals is handled by the primary zoning authority in a given municipality. By explicitly specifying which local bodies can issue these certificates of approval, the bill aims to streamline and clarify the regulatory process for establishing new automotive businesses, potentially making it more consistent across different towns, cities, and boroughs in the state.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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