Sec. 8-37b. Powers and duties of prior authorities.

      Sec. 8-37b. Powers and duties of prior authorities. Any regional planning authority established prior to January 1, 1957, under the provisions of chapter 46 of the general statutes, revision of 1949, (a) may continue to exist and shall have all the powers and duties as provided in said chapter, or (b) may vote to act in accordance with the provisions of sections 8-31a to 8-37a, inclusive, by a majority vote of the members of the board thereof and shall thereafter be subject to said sections. Any regional planning authority established after January 1, 1957, shall conform to the provisions of said sections.

      (1959, P.A. 613, S. 9.)