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Cicjscribner at 16:44, 27 December 2010

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/Department of Consumer Affairs]serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/'''Department of Consumer Affairs'''] serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>

Cicjscribner at 16:43, 27 December 2010

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ Department of Consumer Affairs]serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/Department of Consumer Affairs]serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>

Cicjscribner at 16:43, 27 December 2010

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ Department of Consumer Affairs] serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ Department of Consumer Affairs]serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>

Cicjscribner at 16:43, 27 December 2010

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ ~~'''~~Department of Consumer Affairs~~'''~~] serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ Department of Consumer Affairs] serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>

Cicjscribner at 16:42, 27 December 2010

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC), within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ '''Department of Consumer Affairs]''' serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC) within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ '''Department of Consumer Affairs'''] serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>


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	* [http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)]'''<br>		* [http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)]'''<br>
-	* [http://www.bhfti.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair and Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation'''<br>	+	* [http://www.bhfti.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair and Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation]'''<br>
	* [http://www.bsis.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)]'''<br>		* [http://www.bsis.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)]'''<br>
	* [http://www.bbc.ca.gov/ '''Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)]'''<br>		* [http://www.bbc.ca.gov/ '''Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)]'''<br>

Cicjscribner at 16:41, 27 December 2010

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC), within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ '''Department of Consumer Affairs]''', serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues~~. CIC staff provides information on licensing requirements and complaint procedures for seven consolidated programs, one board, and three committees under DCA~~. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC), within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ '''Department of Consumer Affairs]''' serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>


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	* [http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)]'''<br>		* [http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)]'''<br>
-	* [http://www.~~bear~~.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair ~~(BEAR)]'''<br>~~	+	* [http://www.bhfti.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair and Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation'''<br>
-	* [http://www.bhfti.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation ~~(BHFTI)]~~'''<br>	+
	* [http://www.bsis.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)]'''<br>		* [http://www.bsis.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)]'''<br>
	* [http://www.bbc.ca.gov/ '''Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)]'''<br>		* [http://www.bbc.ca.gov/ '''Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)]'''<br>

Cicjscribner at 16:39, 16 September 2010

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC), within the Program and Consumer Services Division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. CIC staff provides information on licensing requirements and complaint procedures for seven consolidated programs, one board, and three committees under DCA. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC), within the Program and Consumer Services Division (PCSD) of the California [http://www.dca.ca.gov/ '''Department of Consumer Affairs]''', serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. CIC staff provides information on licensing requirements and complaint procedures for seven consolidated programs, one board, and three committees under DCA. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>


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	* [http://www.bbc.ca.gov/ '''Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)]'''<br>		* [http://www.bbc.ca.gov/ '''Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)]'''<br>
	* [http://www.rcb.ca.gov/ '''Respiratory Care Board (RCB)]'''<br>		* [http://www.rcb.ca.gov/ '''Respiratory Care Board (RCB)]'''<br>
-	* Acupuncture ~~Committee~~ (AC)<br>	+	* [http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/ '''Acupuncture Board (AB)]'''<br>
	* [http://www.hadb.ca.gov/ '''Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau (HADB)]'''<br>		* [http://www.hadb.ca.gov/ '''Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau (HADB)]'''<br>
	* [http://www.cfp.ca.gov/ '''Cemetery and Funeral Program (CFP)]'''<br>		* [http://www.cfp.ca.gov/ '''Cemetery and Funeral Program (CFP)]'''<br>

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-	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC), within the Consumer Services Division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. CIC staff provides information on licensing requirements and complaint procedures for seven consolidated programs, one board, and three committees under DCA. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>	+	<p>The Consumer Information Center (CIC), within the Program and Consumer Services Division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, serves as the first point of contact for consumers with concerns or questions on a wide variety of consumer issues. CIC staff provides information on licensing requirements and complaint procedures for seven consolidated programs, one board, and three committees under DCA. Staff also refers callers to other agencies on issues not related to Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction, so consumers may find assistance in resolving individual marketplace problems.</p>


	<p>CIC is the first point of contact with individual licensees, registrants, and the public for the following:'''</p><br>		<p>CIC is the first point of contact with individual licensees, registrants, and the public for the following:'''</p><br>

-	* Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)<br>	+	* [http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)]'''<br>
-	* Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair (BEAR)<br>	+	* [http://www.bear.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair (BEAR)]'''<br>
-	* Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation (BHFTI)<br>	+	* [http://www.bhfti.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation (BHFTI)]'''<br>
-	* Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)<br>	+	* [http://www.bsis.ca.gov/ '''Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)]'''<br>
-	* Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)<br>	+	* [http://www.bbc.ca.gov/ '''Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)]'''<br>
-	* Respiratory Care Board (RCB)<br>	+	* [http://www.rcb.ca.gov/ '''Respiratory Care Board (RCB)]'''<br>
	* Acupuncture Committee (AC)<br>		* Acupuncture Committee (AC)<br>
-	* Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau (HADB)<br>	+	* [http://www.hadb.ca.gov/ '''Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau (HADB)]'''<br>
-	* Cemetery and Funeral Program (CFP)<br>	+	* [http://www.cfp.ca.gov/ '''Cemetery and Funeral Program (CFP)]'''<br>


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-	'''Department of Consumer Affairs'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Consumer Affairs</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
-	Consumer Information Center<br>	+	'''Consumer Information Center'''<br>
	1625 N. Market Blvd. Suite N112<br>		1625 N. Market Blvd. Suite N112<br>
	Sacramento, CA 95834<br>		Sacramento, CA 95834<br>
-	(800) 952-5210 ~~(California residents only)<br>~~	+	(800) 952-5210<br>
-	~~(916) 445-1254 (Sacramento/out-of-state)<br>~~	+	(800) 326-2297 TDD<br>
-	~~(916) 322-1700 (Sacramento hearing impaired only)~~<br>	+
-	(800) 326-2297 ~~(hearing impaired only)<br>~~	+
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-	~~<p>'''Publications available:''' See "Master Supply Request List" in this Directory.</p>~~	+
-	~~<p>'''See also:''' None</p>~~	+
-	~~<p>'''Other referrals:''' None</p>~~<br>	+

Cicjscribner at 21:49, 22 June 2010

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-	<p>Staff is responsible for answering questions and assisting with problems for license status checks, verification of licenses, and commonly asked questions for all the programs listed above.</p><br>	+	<p>Staff are responsible for answering questions and assisting with problems for license status checks, verification of licenses, and commonly asked questions for all the programs listed above.</p><br>

	<p>CIC maintains Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) equipment and a toll-free California TDD number for the hearing impaired. In addition, to assist speakers of languages other than English, the Center accesses the AT&T Language Line which has operator interpreters for 140 languages.</p><br>		<p>CIC maintains Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) equipment and a toll-free California TDD number for the hearing impaired. In addition, to assist speakers of languages other than English, the Center accesses the AT&T Language Line which has operator interpreters for 140 languages.</p><br>