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Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section
(Separate Website)
The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue.
By: State of Louisiana
Check Clearing Law
(Separate Website)
The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21) made changes in the banking system that you should know about.
By: Federal Reserve Bank
Guía del Consumidor y Mas
(Separate Website)
"¿Tiene alguna pregunta o algún problema como consumidor? Usted ha venido al sitio correcto para obtener ayuda, ahora con más información en español."
By: Centro Federal de Información para el Público de la Administración de Servicios Generales de los EE. UU.
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Spanish / Español
Insuring Your Home: Your Fair Housing Rights
Learn about the federal laws protecting you from illegal discrimination in home insurance.
By: Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Inc. (FHAC)
Is Your Car a Lemon?
(Separate Website)
Louisiana's "Lemon Law" gives car buyers some rights.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
(Separate Website)
Learn more about different health insurance plans for seniors. Here is information from the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Volunteer counseling about health insurance is also available -- see the site to learn more.
By: Louisiana Department of Insurance
Truth in Savings
(Separate Website)
A federal law called the Truth in Savings Act gives you rights to notice about interest and profit on savings accounts.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
What To Do If You End Up with a Lemon?
The law can help you get assistive technology devices repaired or replaced.
By: Advocacy Center
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