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NEWS RELEASE: The Utah Department of Commerce is accepting registrations for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

January 3, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Corporations and Commercial Code now accepts registrations for Limited...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah sues Meta for child addiction harm and deceiving parents about dangers of Facebook and Instagram 

October 24, 2023
CONTACTS:    Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Richard Piatt  Utah Attorney General’s Office 801-631-8964, rpiatt@agutah.gov   Melanie Hall Utah Department of Commerce 385-290-0719, melaniehall@utah.gov...
2023
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
Social Media Bills
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TikTok Found in Contempt; Ordered To Turn Over Documents

October 19, 2023
Yesterday, Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak successfully argued that TikTok has failed to comply with a series of subpoenas filed...
2023
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
Social Media Bills
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NEWS RELEASE: FTC and Utah Division of Consumer Protection Suit Leads to Largest Consumer Settlement in Utah History

May 22, 2023
Real estate investment programs and endorsers ordered to pay $16.7 million  SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Federal Trade Commission...
2023
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Governor Cox Signs Bill for Utility Assistance for Low-Income Utahns

March 22, 2023
Utahns can apply now SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns most vulnerable to energy price spikes and inflation will now receive...
Commerce Administration
Department of Commerce
Division of Public Utilities
News and Press Releases
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News Release: Be on the Lookout for Vacant Land Scams in Utah

December 7, 2022
SALT LAKE CITY (December 7, 2022) – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate is urging land buyers...
2022
Department of Commerce
Division of Real Estate
News and Press Releases
Scams
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The W.I.S.E Consumer Checklist

November 21, 2022
As much as we want to help all consumers who have problems in the marketplace, the reality is that the...
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
Scams
Tips & Advice
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What Happens When You File a Complaint with the Division of Real Estate?

October 21, 2022
Filing a Complaint Making a phone call to the Division of Real Estate is not a “quick fix” or a...
Department of Commerce
Division of Real Estate
Tips & Advice
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Investigate & Do Your Research Before Donating to a Charity

October 14, 2022
It might be news coverage of a recent disaster, a well-timed solicitation, or a naturally generous attitude; regardless of the...
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection