New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
State of New Jersey
Division of Consumer Affairs
Seal of New Jersey.svg
Agency overview
Jurisdiction New Jersey
Headquarters 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Agency executive David Szuchman, Director
Parent agency New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
Child agency New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission
Website
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/

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.[1]

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.

Notable Directors

References

  1. ^ DCA Highlights, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Accessed October 18, 2007.

External links


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