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What are DOPL’s Objectives and limitations:

January 10, 2022
Utah’s Department of Commerce licenses most of the professions and occupations in the State of Utah, and most of these...
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Tips & Advice
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The Division of Real Estate: Objectives and Limitations

December 27, 2021
The Division of Real Estate regulates the real estate, mortgage, appraisal, and timeshare industries through licensing, enforcement, and education. Licensing...
2021
Department of Commerce
Division of Real Estate
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Supply Chain Shortages Making it Harder to find a Legitimate Deal

December 20, 2021
COVID-19 and related supply disruptions have made it hard to find and purchase some categories of goods. While many efforts...
2021
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
Scams
Tips & Advice
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Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection give a few tips on how to check out a charity before you donate

December 13, 2021
“Tis the season for giving.” This time of year, many are looking to give back. Whether you have a favorite...
2021
Division of Consumer Protection
Tips & Advice
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The Division of Securities: Objectives and Limitations

December 8, 2021
Have you wondered what the Division of Securities can do for you? A bit of historical perspective might provide a...
2021
Division of Securities
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Tips to Make Sure You’re Ready to Register Your Business

November 19, 2021
Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code has been registering more entities than previous years (1.36% more...
2021
Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
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Our Office of Consumer Services, Watching out for the Small Utility Customer

October 21, 2021
Have you ever heard news reports of utility rate changes or discovered new charges on your utility bill and wondered...
2021
Department of Commerce
Office of Consumer Services
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What is a Security? From the Division of Securities.

October 12, 2021
Security is a term used often in financial transactions. Generally speaking, a security is a tool used to generate a...
2021
Division of Securities
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Introducing our Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman

September 24, 2021
What is an Ombudsman? The term “ombudsman” typically refers to someone appointed by the government to investigate or resolve disputes...
2021
Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman