Commerce, Consumer Protection

Rule R152-1

Utah Division of Consumer Protection: "Buyer Beware List"

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33583
Filed: 04/28/2010 05:21:18 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 13-2-5(1) authorizes issuance of administrative rules. Subsection 13-2-5(5) authorizes providing consumer information and education to the public. Subsection 13-11-8(1) authorizes the publication of the list.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments were received in support of or opposing the administrative rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Buyer Beware List is an important tool that the Division uses to inform the public about business entities that have violated consumer protection statutes. It also serves as an effective enforcement tool to persuade business entities to comply with consumer protection statutes. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Angela Hendricks at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6035, by FAX at 801-538-6001, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Effective:

04/28/2010

Authorized by:

Kevin Olsen, Director