LAW, POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS UNIT | NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
Researches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.
Physical Address
1 Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12210
Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call for Information
Fee
None/Not Applicable
Eligibility
New York State residents
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
The New York Department of State Division of Consumer Protection (formally the Consumer Protection Board) is the State's top consumer watchdog and "think tank". The core mission is to protect New Yorkers by publicizing unscrupulous and questionable business practices and product recalls, conducting investigations and hearings, enforcing the Do Not Call Law, researching issues, developing legislation, creating consumer education programs and materials, responding to individual marketplace complaints by securing voluntary agreements, and, representing the interests of consumers before the Public Service Commission PSC and other State and federal agencies.