Wisconsin

Consumer protection

The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection monitors food production, inspects meat, and administers grading programs; its Trade and Consumer Protection Division administers laws governing product safety and trade practices, in cooperation with the state Department of Justice. The Office of the Commissioner of Banking administers laws governing consumer credit, and the Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicles Division investigates complaints from buyers of new and used automobiles. The Department of Justice's Office of Consumer Protection Division provides protection against deceptive and fraudulent business practices through its consumer protection unit.