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Connecticut issues order on remote notarization
On March 23, the Connecticut Governor issued an order to permit any notarial act required under Connecticut law to be performed using an electronic device or process that allows a notary public commissioned in accordance with state law and a remotely located individual to communicate with each other simultaneously by sight and sound, provided that certain conditions set forth in the order are met. This change is effective immediately through June 23, 2020.
Connecticut governor extends administrative deadlines during Covid-19 pandemic
On March 25, the governor of Connecticut issued an executive order suspending or extending numerous state administrative deadlines. The order authorized the head of each administrative department, agency board or commission to suspend any statutory or regulatory time requirements or deadlines as they deem necessary to respond to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Connecticut regulator permits paperless submission of investment company filings
On March 23, the Securities and Business Investments Division of the State of Connecticut Department of Banking issued interim guidance permitting investment company filers to make filings and submit payments electronically “for the foreseeable future.” The guidance also notes that the Division will be working remotely, which may cause delays in processing filings.
Connecticut Dept. of Banking issues work from home guidance
On March 9, the Connecticut Department of Banking issued a memorandum indicating that individuals who work for Consumer Credit Licensees currently licensed in Connecticut may temporarily work from home even though such home location is not currently licensed by as a branch office, so long as certain criteria are met.