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This page contains a listing of State and Local Consumer Agencies State Banking Regulators State Insurance Regulators State & Local Consumer Agencies State and local consumer protection offices mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate a variety of professionals, promote strong consumer protection legislation, provide educational materials and advocate in the consumer interest. To save time, call the office before sending in a written complaint. Ask if the office handles the type of complaint you have, and if complaint forms are provided.
State Offices John Hasen Assistant Attorney General and Chief Public Protection Division Office of the Attorney General 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-1001 802-828-5507 Fax: 802-828-2154 E-mail: jhasen@ag10.atg.state.vt.us Bruce Martell, Supervisor Consumer Assurance Section Department of Agriculture, Food and Market 116 State Street Montpelier, VT 05602 802-828-2436 Fax: 802-828-2361 Back to the top
State Banking Regulators The officials listed below regulate and supervise state-chartered banks. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. Some also answer general questions about banking and consumer credit. If you are dealing with a federally chartered bank, check the listing of Selected Federal Agencies.
Elizabeth R. Costle Commissioner, Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration 89 Main Street Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-3101 802-828-3301 Fax: 802-828-3306 Web site: www.state.vt.us/bis Back to the top
State Insurance Regulators Each state has its own laws and regulations for all types of insurance, including car, homeowner and health insurance. The officials listed below enforce these laws. Many of these offices can provide you with information to help you make informed insurance buying decisions.
Elizabeth R. Costle Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration 89 Main Street Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-3101 802-828-3302 Fax: 802-828-3301 Web site: www.state.vt.us/bis Back to the top
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