Sec.21a-1-5. General duties and responsibilities  


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  • The department is charged with enforcing legislation intended to protect consumers from injury by product use or merchandising deceit. In connection with this responsibility, the department administers a statewide consumer education program designed to alert the public of potentially hazardous products and deceptive trade practices.

(Effective July 27, 1984; Amended March 7, 2008)