New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
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The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is a governmental agency in the U.S. state
of New Jersey
that is responsible for protecting the public "from fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the sale of goods and services." The DCA operates within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
in the office of the New Jersey Attorney General
.
Sections and units within the Division of Consumer Affairs include:
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
that is responsible for protecting the public "from fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the sale of goods and services." The DCA operates within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of New Jersey that focuses on protection of the lives and property of New Jersey residents and visitors. The department operates under the supervision of the New Jersey Attorney General...
in the office of the New Jersey Attorney General
New Jersey Attorney General
The Attorney General of New Jersey is a member of the executive cabinet of the state. The office is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey and term limited...
.
Sections and units within the Division of Consumer Affairs include:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution - resolving disputes outside of the court system
- Bureau of Securities - regulates the securities industry in New Jersey
- Regulated Businesses and Professions - Covers 41 boards and committees, regulating more than 80 separate professions and occupations, including Cosmetologists, Plumbers and Veterinarians.
- Office of Consumer Protection - investigates consumer fraud complaints.
- Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission - Oversees Bingo and Raffle Licensing Laws.
- Office of Weights and Measures - verifies the accuracy of commercial weighing and measuring devices.