Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Department of Regulatory Agencies

One Civic Center Plaza
Department overview
Jurisdiction Colorado
Headquarters One Civic Center Plaza
1560 Broadway, Denver, Colorado
Department executive Barbara J. Kelley, Executive Director
Website colorado.gov/dora

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is the principal department of the Colorado state government[1] responsible for licensing and consumer protection.[2] Governor Bill Ritter appointed Barbara J. Kelley as Executive Director in November 2009.[3]

Structure

DORA is composed of the:[2]

Division Description
Division of Banking
  • Examines all state-chartered or licensed financial institutions under its supervision.
Division of Civil Rights
  • Regulates discrimination in employment, housing and places of public accommodation.
Division of Financial Services
  • Regulates the business of state chartered credit unions, savings and loan associations and the financial activities of life care institutions under its supervision.
Division of Insurance
  • Regulates the insurance industry and assists consumers and other stakeholders with insurance issues.
Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
  • Licenses over 50 professions, occupations and businesses.
Division of Real Estate
  • Licenses and enforces laws for real estate brokers, mortgage brokers and appraisers.
Division of Securities
  • Investigates cases of potential investment fraud and examines licensed investment advisers and stockbrokers.
Office of Consumer Counsel
  • Represents the interests of residential, small business and agricultural consumers before the Public Utilities Commission.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
  • Regulates public utilities.

References

  1. ↑ C.R.S. § 24-1-110
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Divisions". Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "About the Executive Director". Retrieved 14 June 2014.

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