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| Meta Title | Consumer Protection Division & Resources - North Dakota Attorney General |
| Meta Description | The Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division protects North Dakota consumers from misleading, deceptive, or unlawful trade practices in connection with the |
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| Boilerpipe Text | The Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division protects North Dakota consumers from misleading, deceptive, or unlawful trade practices in connection with the sale or advertisement of goods or services by enforcing the state’s antitrust laws and consumer fraud laws including, among others, false advertising, do-not-call, contractor fraud, transient merchant, home solicitation sales, and charitable solicitation laws.
The division maintains and facilitates a
consumer complaint
mediation program in which it mediates complaints between consumers and businesses with voluntary participation by the businesses. The division maintains a database of the filing and resolutions of filed complaints and consumers may obtain this complaint history and related information.
In addition, the division initiates investigations and pursue legal actions for violation of laws enforced by the division, including on a statewide, regional, or national basis, and coordinates and participates in joint investigations and legal actions with local, state, and federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
The Attorney General and his staff are prohibited by law from providing legal services to the public. For legal advice or an interpretation of state laws, please contact an attorney in private practice.
The Office of Attorney General, including the Consumer Protection division, does not process or keep anonymous complaints.
Contact Information
1720 Burlington Drive, Suite C
Bismarck, ND 58504-7736
(701) 328-3404
(800) 472-2600 (In-State Only) |
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- [ND Concealed Weapon License Manual](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/concealed-weapon-license-manual/)
- [Online Application – New and Renewal](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/online-application-new-and-renewal/)
- [What Must Be Included With the Application](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/what-must-be-included-with-the-application/)
- [Find a Test Administrator](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/find-a-test-administrator/)
- [Application Status](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/application-status/)
- [Replace or Update License](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/replace-or-update-license/)
- [Class 2 License Upgrade](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/class-2-license-upgrade/)
- [Information for Test Administrators](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/information-for-test-administrators/)
- [Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/retired-law-enforcement-concealed-carry/)
- [Transferring an Out of State License to North Dakota](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/transferring-an-out-of-state-license-to-north-dakota/)
- [Concealed Weapon License Validation Tool](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/concealed-weapon-license-validation-tool/)
- [Criminal History Records](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/)
- [Requesting a Criminal History Record Check](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/requesting-a-criminal-history-record-check/)
- [Background Check v. ND Criminal History Record Check](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/background-check-v-nd-criminal-history-record-check/)
- [Understanding the Criminal History Record Results](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/understanding-the-criminal-history-record-results/)
- [Expunging a Criminal Record](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/expunging-a-criminal-record/)
- [Crime Data](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/crime-data/)
- [Crime and Homicide Reports](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/crime-data/crime-and-homicide-reports/)
- [Victim's Rights – Marsy's Law](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/victims-rights-marsys-law/)
- [Asserting Your Rights](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/victims-rights-marsys-law/asserting-your-rights/)
- [Protecting Your Information](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/victims-rights-marsys-law/protecting-your-information/)
- [Victim Notifications](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/victims-rights-marsys-law/victim-notifications/)
- [Marsy's Law Resources](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/victims-rights-marsys-law/marsys-law-resources/)
- [Victim Responsibilities](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/victims-rights-marsys-law/victim-responsibilities/)
- [Human Trafficking](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/human-trafficking/)
- [Missing Persons](https://missingpersons.nd.gov/)
- [Sex Offender Website](https://sexoffender.nd.gov/)
- [Offenders Against Children](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/offenders-against-children/)
- [Cold Cases](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/cold-cases/)
- [Take Back Program](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/take-back-program/)
- [Take Back Program Locations](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/take-back-program/take-back-program-locations/)
- [24/7 Sobriety Program](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/24-7-sobriety-program/)
- [Criminal Justice Resources](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/)
- [Civil Asset Forfeiture](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/civil-asset-forfeiture/)
- [Crime Statistics Online – Law Enforcement Access](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/crime-statistics-online-law-enforcement-access/)
- [ND Criminal Justice Application](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/nd-criminal-justice-application/)
- [ND CJIS Portal](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/nd-cjis-portal/)
- [P1-LERMS Law Enforcement Records System](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/p1-lerms-law-enforcement-records-system/)
- [STARS State's Attorney Records System](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/stars-states-attorney-records-system/)
- [ND SAVIN Service Provider Information](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/nd-savin-service-provider-information/)
- [ND VINEWatch and VINEProtect](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/nd-savin-service-provider-information/nd-vinewatch-and-vineprotect/)
- [ND SAVIN Training](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/nd-savin-service-provider-information/nd-savin-training/)
- [Grants](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/grants/)
- [Human Trafficking Grants](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/grants/human-trafficking-grants/)
- [Human Trafficking Education Grants](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/grants/human-trafficking-education-grants/)
- [Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Services](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/grants/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-services/)
- [Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program And Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Lottery Funds](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/grants/justice-assistance-grant-jag-program-and-lottery-funds/)
- [Project Safe Neighborhoods Program](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/grants/project-safe-neighborhoods-program/)
- [Marsy's Law Requirements](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/marsys-law-requirements/)
- [Special Operations](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/special-operations/)
- [Guides, Manuals, General Forms](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/guides-manuals-general-forms/)
- [Common Statute Table](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/common-statute-table/)
- [Licensing](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/)
- [Licensing](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/)
- [Retail Alcoholic Beverage License](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/retail-alcoholic-beverage-license/)
- [Amusement Games](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/amusement-games/)
- [Fireworks Sales](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/fireworks-sales/)
- [Polygraph](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/polygraph/)
- [Tobacco](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/tobacco/)
- [Transient Merchant](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/transient-merchant/)
- [License Holders](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/license-holders/)
- [Scrap Metal Dealer Registration](https://apps.attorneygeneral.nd.gov/scrap-metal)
- [Charitable Gaming](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-charitable-gaming/)
- [Gaming Licensing](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/gaming-licenses/)
- [Manufacturer of Gaming Equipment/Supplies](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/manufacturer-of-gaming-equipment-and-supplies/)
- [Distributor of Gaming Equipment/Supplies](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/distributor-of-gaming-equipment-and-supplies/)
- [Charitable Gaming Organizations](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/charitable-gaming/)
- [Local or Restricted Event Permits](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/licensing/local-or-restricted-event-permits/)
- [Gaming Licensees](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/gaming-licensees/)
- [Gaming License Holders](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-license-holders/)
- [Gaming Information](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming/)
- [Gaming Laws & Rules](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming/gaming-laws-rules-and-publications/)
- [Gaming Publications & News](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming/gaming-publications-news/)
- [Gaming Training & Resources](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming/gaming-training-and-resources/)
- [Gaming Forms](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/)
- [Bingo](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/bingo-forms/)
- [Electronic Pull Tabs](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/electronic-pull-tabs/)
- [Electronic Quick Shot Bingo](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/electronic-quick-shot-bingo/)
- [Paddlewheel](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/paddlewheel/)
- [Poker](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/poker/)
- [Pull Tabs](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/pull-tabs/)
- [Raffles](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/raffles/)
- [Sports Pools](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/sports-pools/)
- [Twenty-One](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/twenty-one/)
- [Other Game Types](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/other-game-types/)
- [General Forms](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/general-forms/)
- [Record Check Forms](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/general-forms/record-check-forms/)
- [Tax Returns](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/tax-returns/)
- [Distributor Forms](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/distributor-forms/)
- [Crime Laboratory](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/)
- [General Laboratory Information](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/crime-laboratory-general-information/)
- [Designee Letters](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/crime-laboratory-general-information/designee-letters/)
- [Memos](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/crime-laboratory-general-information/memos/)
- [Crime Laboratory Collection Kit Requests](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/crime-laboratory-general-information/crime-laboratory-collection-kit-requests/)
- [Breath Alcohol Training](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/breath-alcohol-training/)
- [Initial Training-Intoxilyzer 8000](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/breath-alcohol-training/initial-training-intoxilyzer-8000/)
- [Initial Training-Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST (ASFST)](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/breath-alcohol-training/initial-training-intoximeters-alco-sensor-fst-asfst/)
- [Recertification Training-Intoxilyzer & PBT](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/criminal-justice-resources/breath-alcohol-training/recertification-training/)
- [Breath Alcohol Approved Chemical Testing Devices](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/breath-alcohol-approved-chemical-testing-devices/)
- [Breath Alcohol and Oral Fluid Approved Methods](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/breath-alcohol-approved-methods/)
- [Breath Alcohol Certified Chemical Test Operators](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/breath-alcohol-certified-chemical-test-operators/)
- [Breath Alcohol Ethanol Gas Standards](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/breath-alcohol-ethanol-gas-standards/)
- [Breath Alcohol Intoxilyzer® Records](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/breath-alcohol-intoxilyzer-records/)
- [Breath Alcohol Operator Forms](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/breath-alcohol-operator-forms/)
- [Toxicology Submission Forms](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/blood-alcohol-toxicology-submission-forms/)
- [Blood/Toxicology Medically Qualified Individuals](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/blood-alcohol-toxicology-approved-designations-of-individuals-medically-qualified-to-draw-blood/)
- [Toxicology Approved Individuals to Conduct Blood Alcohol Analysis](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/blood-toxicology-approved-individuals-to-conduct-blood-alcohol-analysis/)
- [Toxicology Approved Method to Conduct Blood Alcohol Analysis](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/blood-alcohol-toxicology-approved-method-to-conduct-blood-alcohol-analysis/)
- [Toxicology Approved Individuals to Conduct Drug Analysis](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/blood-alcohol-toxicology-approved-individuals-to-conduct-drug-analysis/)
- [Approved Toxicology Analysis Instruments](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/alcohol-toxicology-testing/approved-toxicology-analysis-instruments/)
- [Open Records & Meetings](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/)
- [Requesting Public Records](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/requesting-public-records/)
- [Public Meetings](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/public-meetings/)
- [Attending Public Meetings](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/public-meetings/attending-public-meetings/)
- [Meeting Notices and Minutes](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/public-meetings/meeting-notices-and-minutes/)
- [Closed Meetings and Executive Sessions](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/public-meetings/closed-meetings-and-executive-sessions/)
- [Requesting an Opinion](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/requesting-an-opinion/)
- [Manuals and Guides](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/manuals-and-guides/)
- [Open Records & Meetings Training](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/open-records-meetings/open-records-meetings-training/)
- [Job Openings](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/job-openings/)
# Consumer Protection Division & Resources
The Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division protects North Dakota consumers from misleading, deceptive, or unlawful trade practices in connection with the sale or advertisement of goods or services by enforcing the state’s antitrust laws and consumer fraud laws including, among others, false advertising, do-not-call, contractor fraud, transient merchant, home solicitation sales, and charitable solicitation laws.
The division maintains and facilitates a [consumer complaint](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/general-complaint/) mediation program in which it mediates complaints between consumers and businesses with voluntary participation by the businesses. The division maintains a database of the filing and resolutions of filed complaints and consumers may obtain this complaint history and related information.
In addition, the division initiates investigations and pursue legal actions for violation of laws enforced by the division, including on a statewide, regional, or national basis, and coordinates and participates in joint investigations and legal actions with local, state, and federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
- The Attorney General and his staff are prohibited by law from providing legal services to the public. For legal advice or an interpretation of state laws, please contact an attorney in private practice.
- The Office of Attorney General, including the Consumer Protection division, does not process or keep anonymous complaints.
**Contact Information**
1720 Burlington Drive, Suite C
Bismarck, ND 58504-7736
(701) 328-3404
(800) 472-2600 (In-State Only)
**Office of Attorney General** **General Inquiries**
(701) 328-2210
**Consumer Protection**
(701) 328-3404
1-800-472-2600 within ND only
**BCI Tip Line**
1-800-472-2185 within ND only
**Concealed Weapon Licensing Unit**
(701) 328-5523
**National Human Trafficking Resource Center**
1-888-373-7888

##### Address
600 E. Boulevard Ave Dept. 125
Bismarck ND 58505
(701) 328-2210
##### Additional
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The division maintains and facilitates a [consumer complaint](https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/general-complaint/) mediation program in which it mediates complaints between consumers and businesses with voluntary participation by the businesses. The division maintains a database of the filing and resolutions of filed complaints and consumers may obtain this complaint history and related information.
In addition, the division initiates investigations and pursue legal actions for violation of laws enforced by the division, including on a statewide, regional, or national basis, and coordinates and participates in joint investigations and legal actions with local, state, and federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
- The Attorney General and his staff are prohibited by law from providing legal services to the public. For legal advice or an interpretation of state laws, please contact an attorney in private practice.
- The Office of Attorney General, including the Consumer Protection division, does not process or keep anonymous complaints.
**Contact Information**
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Bismarck, ND 58504-7736
(701) 328-3404
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