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Utah Division of Securities Joins $17 Million Multi-State Enforcement Settlement with Edward Jones

January 17, 2025
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities, Multi-State Working Group Finds Supervisory Failures With Respect to Class A Mutual...
2025
Division of Securities
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Utah Department of Commerce brings Legal Proceedings against “Action Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric,” alleging Gross Misconduct and Exploitation of Seniors

January 16, 2025
Utah Department of Commerce’s Divisions of Professional Licensing and Consumer Protection warn consumers after uncovering deceptive sales tactics and unlicensed...
Department of Commerce
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News Release: Utah Cosmetology Licensing Overhaul Recommended: Streamline Training, Safety, and Economic Opportunity

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025 The Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Professional Licensure Review releases cosmetology licensing recommendations following periodic review,...
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Division of Consumer Protections Announces Release of Previously Redacted Information in TikTok Inc. Complaint Filing

January 3, 2025
An internal investigation called “Project Meramec” shows TikTok executives knew the company was profiting from children being sexually exploited on...
2025
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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State Of Utah, Utah Attorney General, & Utah Division of Consumer Protection Sue UnitedHealthcare Group And Express Scripts For Pharmacy Benefit Manager’s Role In Quadrupling Opioid Sales

December 23, 2024
Powerful Middlemen Substantially Contributed to Utah Opioid Deaths SALT LAKE CITY – As Utah leads national strategies to fight opioid...
2024
Department of Commerce
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Utah Division of Securities Announces $5.9 Million Distribution to Victims of Rust Rare Coins Ponzi Scheme

December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024 — Salt Lake City, UT – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities (Division) is pleased...
2024
Department of Commerce
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WINS PRESTIGIOUS RAGAN PR DAILY AWARD 

December 16, 2024
[Salt Lake City, Utah] — The Utah Department of Commerce has won Ragan’s PR Daily Awards in the Public Service...
2024
Commerce Administration
Department of Commerce
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE:  Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Announces First Regulatory Mitigation Agreement

December 2, 2024
A First-of-Its-Kind AI Regulatory Relief Agreement for Utah With Teen Mental Wellness App, ElizaChat SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah...
2024
Commerce Administration
Department of Commerce
News and Press Releases
Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Scammers Impersonating Utah Government Officials and Targeting Licensed Professionals

November 27, 2024
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) reports a rise in scam calls using spoofed DOPL numbers and...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Division of Professional Licensing
News and Press Releases
Scams
Tips & Advice