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The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and Utah Attorney General allege TikTok has knowingly built a revenue stream fueled by illegal activity against young users. Salt Lake City – Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes announced a lawsuit today that alleges TikTok Inc. has consciously allowed young people to be sexually exploited on the …
The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Adam Watson as the new Director of the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (DCCC). Watson brings an extensive background in managing investigation teams and a commitment to public service. Watson previously served as the Chief Investigator for the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (DCP).
The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Dr. Zachary Boyd as the Director of the newly established Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy. Dr. Boyd brings an extensive background in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which will help lead the state’s efforts in exploring AI technologies and developing policies.
Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Leigh Veillette as the new Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE). Veillette, who has an impressive background in regulatory oversight and legal analysis, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously served as the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (DCCC) director …
Salt Lake City —The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for a deceptive real estate investment training scheme that falsely promised significant profits through “flipping” houses. The FTC and the Utah Attorney General’s Office, on behalf of the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, sued Response Marketing Group, LLC in …
In accordance with OPLR’s statutory duty to conduct periodic reviews of each regulated occupation in the state of Utah (UCA 13-1b), this report details OPLR’s findings and recommendations regarding the regulation of core behavioral health professionals. OPLR’s selection of behavioral health occupations was approved by the Business and Labor Interim Committee and the Legislative Management Committee in 2022. The research …
This report details OPLR’s findings and recommendations in response to Representative James Dunnigan’s (District 36) inquiry regarding a proposal to expand optometrists’ scope of practice to include three types of laser eye surgeries. Click here to access the report. The version of this report originally published on 1/8/2024 was replaced on 1/29/2024 with an updated version that now includes a …
This report details OPLR’s findings and recommendations regarding Senator Kirk Cullimore (Senate District 19) and Representative Jordan Teuscher’s (House District 44) inquiry regarding the creation of a property manager license. Click here to access the report.
This report contains OPLR’s findings and recommendations in response to Representative Rosemary Lesser’s (10th House District) inquiry concerning the proposal to restore oversight of nursing education in Utah to the Division of Professional Licensing. Click here to access the report.
