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Nota del editor: esta alerta para el consumidor fue proporcionada por la Junta Estatal de Licencias para Contratistas (CSLB). Para registrarse y recibir más alertas como esta, visite el sitio web https://www.cslb.ca.gov.   Los contratistas no pueden solicitar pago por trabajo no terminado o materiales no entregado Excepto por un…

Editor’s note: this consumer alert was provided by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Visit the CSLB website at  https://www.cslb.ca.gov to sign up to receive additional consumer alerts.   Contractors Cannot Request Payment for Work Not Completed or Materials Not Delivered. Except for a limited down payment, it is against…

July is Military Consumer Protection Month, an annual event which aims to educate and empower service members, veterans and their families with consumer resources to protect themselves from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals and help them make informed decisions. The California Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) is committed to consumer protection,…

  Spring cleaning is a great time to clear out unused medications sitting in the medicine cabinet. To safely dispose unused, expired, or unwanted medications, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is Saturday, April 27, 2024, from…

If you’ve been following DCA during #ConsumerProtectionWeek, you’re on your way to becoming an informed and empowered consumer. Check out our booklet and Get to Know the California Department of Consumer Affairs.   Also available in: Spanish | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Simplified and Traditional Chinese

The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) authorizes service members, or their spouses, who currently hold a valid license in good standing in another state, district, or territory to practice in California within the same profession or vocation, if they relocate to California because of military orders. For individuals who…

The California Board of Chiropractic Examiners is holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.  

Dispose of Unused, Unwanted, or Expired Prescription Drugs Safely! With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, clearing out unused medications from home medicine cabinets is essential. On April 22, consumers can drop off unwanted medications safely at collection sites participating in National Prescription Drug Take…

The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau advocates consumer protection and licensee compliance through proactive education and consistent interpretation and application of the laws governing the death care industry. The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau licenses and regulates funeral establishments and funeral directors; embalmers and apprentices; cemetery brokers, salespersons, and managers; cremated remains…

The California Board of Occupational Therapy is holding a special board meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.