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Department of Consumer Protection Applauds Passage of Controlled Substance Drug Schedule Updates

The Legislative Regulation Review Committee unanimously approved regulations Tuesday to update the controlled substance drug schedule for several substances, including Mitragyna Speciosa, also known as Kratom. 
Learn more about the decision  
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Consumer Alert: Don’t Sleep on Furniture Labels. What to Know About Furniture Shopping Ahead of Presidents Day Sales

DCP’s Product Safety team travels to thrift, secondhand, and rent-to-own furniture stores to check if displayed mattresses, upholstered and wood furniture items were properly sanitized. Last year,  400 furniture-related inspections were conducted by DCP.
Tips before you buy furniture  
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Consumer Alert: Romance Scammers Are Manipulative, Preying on Your Empathy and Life Savings

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning the public about romance scammers ahead of Valentine’s Day, when many people might be meeting someone new in person or online. Romance Scammers use deceptive tactics to intentionally steal your heart. Then they take your money.
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Browse past news releases and consumer alerts from the DCP, dating back to 2011.