2021 News Releases

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Consumer Protections New Online Intake Process
July 30, 2021
Our Division of Consumer Protection has recently launched a new Online Complaint Process. Now consumers can file complaints entirely online,…
Governor Cox Proposes Occupational Licensure Review Process After Receiving Reports From First Executive Order
July 26, 2021
[Salt Lake City] – Governor Spencer Cox has proposed a new Systemic Licensure Review Process after receiving agency reports to…
Gov. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes Announce $26 Billion Agreement with Opioid Distributors/Manufacturer
July 22, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean D. Reyes today announced a historic $26 billion…
Executive Director, Margaret Busse, Issues Response to Executive Order 2021-01
July 19, 2021
On Friday, June 25, 2021, Commerce Executive Director, Margaret Busse, issued this Response Report to Governor Cox’s Executive Order 2021-01…