Consumer Protection Antitrust

The North Dakota Attorney General's Office, led by Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley, serves as the state's chief law enforcement and consumer protection authority. The office operates multiple divisions including Consumer Protection and Antitrust, a State Crime Laboratory providing forensic analysis, and a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, handling diverse matters from criminal investigations to licensing and victim services across North Dakota.

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This is the North Dakota Attorney General's Office, a government agency headquartered in Bismarck. The office, led by Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley, serves as the state's chief law enforcement and consumer protection authority.

The Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division handles complaints and enforcement matters related to consumer protection and antitrust laws within North Dakota. The division maintains a separate office at 1720 Burlington Drive, Suite C in Bismarck and can be reached at (701) 328-3404 or toll-free within North Dakota at 1-800-472-2600. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding state holidays.

The Attorney General's Office manages multiple functions beyond consumer protection, including licensing for concealed weapon permits, alcoholic beverage sales, and gaming operations. The office also oversees criminal history record checks, victim's rights services through Marsy's Law and the ND SAVIN victim notification system, and maintains a State Crime Laboratory that provides forensic analysis and breath alcohol training.

The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates fraud related to state Medicaid programs, while the Bureau of Criminal Investigation handles criminal matters across the state. The office administers the North Dakota Lottery and processes various licensing applications for retail alcoholic beverages and charitable gaming.

Complaints should be directed to the Consumer Protection Division through the provided contact numbers. Please note that the Attorney General's Office does not process, take action on, or retain anonymous complaints. For non-emergency inquiries, the main office line is (701) 328-2210. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center can also be reached at 1-888-373-7888 for trafficking-related concerns.

Overview compiled from the firm's website