Santa Clara County Municipal Code Art. 1 Generally

There is in the County the Division of Consumer Affairs which is under the control and supervision of the Director of the Department of Community Services.

(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 6, 3-26-85; Ord. No. NS-300.442, § 1, 8-9-88)

The Director of the Department of Community Services shall have the power to receive and investigate complaints relating to the sale of products or services to consumers caused by fraud, deception or misrepresentation; to report violations of law to the District Attorney; and to assist the District Attorney in the investigation of such violations of law. The aforesaid power to initiate investigation of unfair dealings shall not extend to those persons or firms whose activities require licensing by an agency or commission of the State.

(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 6, 3-26-85; Ord. No. NS-300.442, § 2, 8-9-88)

Editor's note— Ord. No. NS-300.498, § 1, adopted May 12, 1992, repealed § A23-57.1 in its entirety, which pertained to the fee for voluntary dispute resolution program.