Public Protection Bureau

Lynne Fritz, Bureau Chief

Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources

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This section provides representation for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, and several others.

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

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The MFCU is designed to uncover, investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud and patient abuse and neglect.

Tobacco Enforcement

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This section deals with enforcement of tobacco legislation, including restrictions on advertising, marketing, promoting, and lobbying.

One-Call Notification Act

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Failing to abide by the One-Call Notification Act is a crime, and the Attorney General's Office is responsible for filing actions for civil penalties against those failing to comply.

Administrative License Revocation

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The Attorney General's Office provides legal advice and opinions to the Department of Motor Vehicles on a variety of issues, each of which are included here.

Consumer Protection

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The Consumer Protection Division protects consumers from fraud and deceptive trade practices, as well as, ensures fair competition between businesses.

Professional Regulation and Licensing

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This division of the Public Protection Bureau is involved in the process of regulating and licensing professionals within the state.

Liquor Control Commission

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This section includes important information on the Attorney General's Office's role in the Liquor Control Commission, as well as contact information necessary to file a complaint.

Non-Profit Organizations

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Important information for non-profit organizations on the proper steps necessary to dissolve such organizations.