Who enforces deceptive med spa marketing in Connecticut?
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Short answer
The cited rules do not settle this — they give the Commissioner of Consumer Protection general Unfair Trade Practices Act authority over any person (administratively or via the Attorney General in court), but never say med spa ad claims are a UTPA violation.
Whenever the Commissioner of Consumer Protection has reason to believe that any person has been or is engaged in a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices Act, the commissioner may proceed administratively or may request the Attorney General to apply in the name of the state to the Superior Court for an order temporarily or permanently restraining and enjoining the continuance of the act or acts, or for an order directing restitution and the appointment of a receiver.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §42-110m(a) · verified Sep 8, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
The rest of what Connecticut says on this
The information identifying the physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse performing cosmetic medical procedures shall be contained in any advertisement by the medical spa or state that such information may be found on the medical spa’s Internet web site and list the address for such Internet web site.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-903c(d)(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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