Connecticut General Statutes Title 1. Provisions of General Application § 1-89. Violations; penalties. Disciplinary powers of the legislature, agencies and commissions. Civil action for damages

(b) The penalties prescribed in this part or section 1-101nn shall not limit the power of either house of the legislature to discipline its own members or impeach a public official, and shall not limit the power of agencies or commissions to discipline their officials or employees.

(c) The Attorney General may bring a civil action against any person who knowingly acts in the person's financial interest in, or knowingly receives a financial advantage resulting from, a violation of section 1-84, 1-85, 1-86, 1-101bb or 1-101nn. In any such action, the Attorney General may, in the discretion of the court, recover any financial benefit that accrued to the person as a result of such violation and additional damages in an amount not exceeding twice the amount of the actual damages.

(d) Any fines, penalties or damages paid, collected or recovered under section 1-88 or this section for a violation of any provision of this part or section 1-101bb or 1-101nn applying to the office of the Treasurer shall be deposited on a pro rata basis in any trust funds, as defined in section 3-13c, affected by such violation.