Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-12
Promulgation of rules and regulations
Operative Text
The Director of Health is hereby authorized to make and to adopt, subject to a public hearing before the Health Commission, after public notice and subject to the approval of the Board of Representatives, such written rules and regulations as may be necessary for proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter; provided that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this chapter or the Charter and general ordinances of the city and General Statutes of the state. Such rules and regulations shall have the same force and effect as the provisions of this chapter and the same penalty for violation of the provisions of this chapter as hereinafter provided.
Section 146-12 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the Director of Health may create written rules and regulations to support enforcement of Chapter 146. Any such rules must go through a public hearing before the Health Commission, receive public notice, and gain approval from the Board of Representatives before taking effect. Critically, once adopted, these administrative rules carry the same legal weight and the same penalties as the ordinance provisions themselves, provided they do not conflict with the city's Charter, general ordinances, or Connecticut state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 146-12, property owners and managers should be aware that the Director of Health's formally adopted rules and regulations are not merely advisory guidelines — they carry the full force of Chapter 146 and are enforceable with the same penalties as the underlying ordinance. Compliant operators typically monitor public notices and Health Commission hearings to stay current on any newly promulgated rules that may affect their properties. Keeping records of current regulations and updating operational practices when new rules are approved by the Board of Representatives is a common practice among diligent property managers in Stamford.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-12 means that rules issued by the Director of Health under Chapter 146 have the same enforceability and penalty structure as the ordinance itself, giving tenants a broader set of enforceable protections than the ordinance text alone might suggest. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated any such adopted regulation can raise that violation through the same channels available for ordinance violations under Chapter 146. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help tenants understand which specific rules have been formally adopted and what remedies may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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