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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Department of Commerce launches the Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman

September 8, 2025
New Ombudsman Office to Guide HOAs and Residents Through Education and Dispute Resolution; Mandatory Re-registration for All Associations SALT LAKE...
2025
Commerce Administration
Department of Commerce
News and Press Releases
Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman
Programs
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PRESS RELEASE: Utah Division of Consumer Protection and FTC Secure Landmark Settlement with Aylo Over Unconscionable and Deceptive Practices 

September 3, 2025
Proposed Consent Order Mandates Robust Program to Prevent CSAM and NCM and Imposes $5 Million Penalty SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—The...
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
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Utah Division of Securities Modifies Fee Guidance for Investment Advisers

August 21, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities (Division) announced a modification to its guidance for registered...
2025
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Division of Securities
News and Press Releases
Tips & Advice
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Forms Task Force to Combat Residential Construction Fraud

August 4, 2025
Utahns report staggering $32 million in construction fraud losses over last three years. SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Department of Commerce...
2025
Department of Commerce
Division of Professional Licensing
News and Press Releases
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Consumer Advisory: Protect Your Genetic Data Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy

July 30, 2025
The Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG) and Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) are issuing a consumer alert regarding...
2025
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
Tips & Advice
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NEWS RELEASE: Majority of Utah’s Snapchat Lawsuit Unredacted, Exposing “Reckless” AI Rollout and Deep-Seated Exploitation of Children

July 29, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Newly revealed information in Utah’s lawsuit against the popular app Snapchat exposes the disturbing extent to...
2025
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Secures $720 Million Nationwide Settlement from Eight Opioid Drug Makers

July 10, 2025
Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and Utah Department of Commerce Executive Director Margaret Woolley Busse...
2025
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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Commission won’t reconsider Rocky Mountain Power’s rate hike, calls request ‘offensive’

July 10, 2025
The utility has already filed an appeal petition to the Utah Supreme Court to contest the denial By: Alixel Cabrera,...
2025
Department of Commerce
News and Press Releases
Office of Consumer Services
Programs
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Advisory for Business Registrants: Important Mail Alert

July 1, 2025
Attention Business Registrants, The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (Division) wants to inform Utah business owners...
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