No. 39281 (5-year Review): Rule R152-1. Utah Division of Consumer Protection:"Buyer Beware List"

DAR File No.: 39281
Filed: 04/15/2015 08:36:10 AM

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 13-5-1(1) gives the director of the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) general rulemaking authority. In addition, Subsection 13-11-8(2) requires the DCP to adopt rules specifying the acts that constitute deceptive sales practices. Rule R152-1 responds to this requirement by creating the Buyer Beware List, through which consumers and businesses may educate themselves regarding the grounds on which the DCP has taken administrative actions to address deceptive practices.

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 have been received.

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

The rule creates a resource that consumers can use to research suppliers and businesses in order to make informed purchasing decisions. The rule also creates a mechanism through which the DCP can incentivize a supplier or business to voluntarily adopt and maintain fair and ethical business practices. The Buyer Beware List is a very effective regulatory tool. 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:

Commerce
Consumer Protection
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Jennie Jonsson at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6706, by FAX at 801-526-4387, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

04/15/2015

Authorized by:

Daniel O'Bannon, Director

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