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Regarding violations of the "Open Burning Ban" contact: 281-5918 or 725-8200. To report a spill of hazardous material call 725-8694. To turn in poachers call 800-532-2020 (for crimes only).

Responsible for the regulation of the insurance industry operating in Illinois. Protects consumers by providing assistance and information, by efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency, and by fostering a competitive insurance marketplace. They investigate consumer complaints, provide informational workshops, issue licenses to insurance companies, and issue licenses to individuals who self-insure.

Seeks to protect Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, or unfair methods of competition. Within this division are the Franchise Bureau, Health Care Bureau, Charitable Trusts Bureau, Military and Veterans Rights Bureau, and Consumer Fraud Bureau.

The Consumer Fraud and Health Care Bureaus offer informal dispute resolution programs for consumers with complaints concerning their purchases and health care. Although the attorneys in the AG Office cannot represent any one individual in a lawsuit, a limited mediation program is offered to assist in resolving disputes or complaints filed by individual consumers.

Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.

Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.

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Home Sanitation Enforcement
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pool Sanitation
Radon Testing
Consumer Complaints
Building and Safety

Regulates insurance industry in the state of Iowa. Provides consumer services for information regarding insurance companies, filing complaints, and general insurance inquiries. Also accepts and investigates reports of insurance fraud.

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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Consumer Complaints
Insurance Fraud Reporting

Investigates and, when appropriate, recommends resolution of citizen complaints relating to administrative agencies of state.

Referrals and state information to citizens.

Public counsel for Nebraska.

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Consumer Complaints
Public Counsel
General supervision, control, and regulation of insurance companies, associations, and societies conducting business in Nebraska.

Investigation of complaints and inquiries.

Investigation of suspected insurance fraud.

Financial examination of insurance companies.

Filing and approval of insurance rates and policies.

Enforcement of insurance laws.

Licensing of insurance agents, agencies and of insurance companies.

Maintains insurance reports on file for public record and review.

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Insurance Fraud Reporting
Consumer Complaints
Provides investigation and mediation of consumer complaints regarding questionable business practices. Index kept on complaints received. Administers regulations and enforcement procedures of Consumer Fraud Act.

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Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Consumer Complaints

Seeks to protect Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, or unfair methods of competition. Within this division are the Franchise Bureau, Health Care Bureau, Charitable Trusts Bureau, Military and Veterans Rights Bureau, and Consumer Fraud Bureau.

The Consumer Fraud and Health Care Bureaus offer informal dispute resolution programs for consumers with complaints concerning their purchases and health care. Although the attorneys in the AG Office cannot represent any one individual in a lawsuit, a limited mediation program is offered to assist in resolving disputes or complaints filed by individual consumers.

Seeks to protect Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, or unfair methods of competition. Within this division are the Franchise Bureau, Health Care Bureau, Charitable Trusts Bureau, Military and Veterans Rights Bureau, and Consumer Fraud Bureau.

The Consumer Fraud and Health Care Bureaus offer informal dispute resolution programs for consumers with complaints concerning their purchases and health care. Although the attorneys in the AG Office cannot represent any one individual in a lawsuit, a limited mediation program is offered to assist in resolving disputes or complaints filed by individual consumers.

Assistance for people who want to register complaints or have other concerns with departments of city government.

Title VI compliance official investigating, documenting all constituent reports of discrimination by StarTran, Lincoln's public transit services and other divisions that have contact with the public.

Administers the city's online service request reporting system, Acting with Citizens To Improve Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Center, providing in-depth responses to concerns that become complex. People can find out about the laws that deal with their concern and report to the appropriate department any violations or problems they see in the community.

Problem Resolution Team, comprised of all City enforcement and codes compliance agencies and departments, brings problem properties back into compliance with local law.

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Consumer Complaints
Discrimination Assistance
General Crime Reporting

Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints related to services, programs, and operations within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Information and referral to appropriate DHHS staff for information and resolution of complaints.

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Government Information Services
Consumer Complaints
Will investigate complaints filed against physicians (M.D./D.O.), acupuncturist and genetic counselors. To file a complaint, please visit the website. For assistance with the form, please contact (515) 281-5847 or email [email protected]. For an explanation of the complaint investigation process, please visit the Board's Enforcement page on the website or call 515-281-5171.

The board of medicine only regulates physicians (M.D./D.O.) acupuncturist and genetic counselors. The Board does not have the authority to get involved in some matters, such as complaints involving health care professionals regulated by other agencies and complaints against hospitals, nursing homes and insurance companies. The Board cannot be involved in suing a licensee for damages or settling disputes over billing or disability ratings.

Offers services to investigate and process claims related to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage violations, and other employment-related concerns. The Iowa Division of Labor advocates for fair workplace practices and addresses issues such as equal pay standards, minimum wage requirements, and worker rights. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, the division may file a suit against the employer to ensure compliance with employment laws and protect workers' rights.

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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Consumer Complaints
Labor and Employment Law
Neighborhood Inspection Division has three primary responsibilities; rental inspections, the oversight of condemned buildings and the abatement of junk and debris which includes junk vehicles. Other services include:

Can also help with:

Sound permits
Transient Merchant - Application
Transient Merchant - License Information
Sign permits
Land use questions
Abandoned Wells
Animal Waste Complaints
Graffiti
Illegal Businesses
Garage sales
Illegal Dumping
Illegal Parking in Front Yards
Interior Unsanitary Conditions
Mosquito Control
Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Nuisance Odor Ordinance
Rat Control
Renting a house without a certificate
Septic System and Sewer Line Failure
Voluntary Impounds

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Building and Safety
Pest Control Services
Public Facility Health Inspection
Graffiti Removal
Consumer Complaints
Environmental Beautification
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Offers an online Find a Lawyer program, Living Will forms, and the Handbook for Older Iowans, which covers health care decisions, wills, power of attorney, and landlord tenant rights. The handbook is available at no cost through the bar association, or at www.iowabar.org.

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Consumer Complaints
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Associations
Internet Information Resources
Legal Information Services
Lawyer Referral Services
Provides investigation and mediation of consumer complaints regarding questionable business practices. Index kept on complaints received. Administer regulations and enforcement procedures of Consumer Fraud Act.

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Fraud Prevention
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Consumer Complaints

Ensures consumer protection and promotes the responsible use of our natural resources, also responsible for Food Safety and Animal Health divisions, including meat processing regulation, pesticide application, grain warehouses and dairy production and processing. The Weights and Measures Bureau ensures buyers and sellers are treated fairly at the gas pump, grocery store or grain elevator.

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Farm Associations
Government Consumer Protection Agencies

Seeks to protect Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, or unfair methods of competition. Within this division are the Franchise Bureau, Health Care Bureau, Charitable Trusts Bureau, Military and Veterans Rights Bureau, and Consumer Fraud Bureau.

The Consumer Fraud and Health Care Bureaus offer informal dispute resolution programs for consumers with complaints concerning their purchases and health care. Although the attorneys in the AG Office cannot represent any one individual in a lawsuit, a limited mediation program is offered to assist in resolving disputes or complaints filed by individual consumers.

Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.

Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.

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Home Sanitation Enforcement
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pool Sanitation
Radon Testing
Consumer Complaints
Building and Safety

Processes complaints about city services.

Information and referral.

The general public and any state employee can report suspected misconduct, waste, or fraud in the Medicaid program, SNAP (Food Stamp), TANF (including child care), and other Illinois public assistance programs by calling the Medicaid/Welfare Fraud Hotline or filling out the form on the website.
Provides technical and legal expertise to investigate and mediate gas, electric, water and phone utilities complaints between consumers and public utilities. Educates consumers on emergent utility, transportation, and retail development opportunities.
Jurisdiction covers all radio transmitters including broadcasting, land mobile, amateur, and citizens band services. Also have information for self-help in solving interference problems to home entertainment equipment. For further information contact FCC.

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Regulations/Standards
Consumer Education
Consumer Complaints

Consumer group that fights for the rights of customers of regulated, investor-owned utilities across the state of Illinois.

Challenges utility rate increases, fights for rate reductions and refunds of overcharges, and appeals unfair regulatory decisions in the courts.

Operates a Consumer Hotline that provides assistance to individual consumers who have complaints against their utility companies.

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Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Consumer Complaints