California has not adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Deceptive trade practices in the state are dealt under California Business and Professions Code § 17500 et seq. Sections 17500, 17500.5 and 17505 prohibit false advertisements.
The Consumer Affairs Branch Web page describes CPUC's system for resolving complaints involving service providers regulated by the agency: telecommunications, moving companies, passenger carriers, and private electricity, gas, water, and sewer utilities operating within the State of California.
San Diego-Specific Knife Ordinances and Restrictions In addition to California state laws, San Diego has its own knife rules. The city prohibits carrying “dangerous knives,” which includes any fixed-blade knife or folding knife with a blade over 2 inches if it's not carried openly.
Filing a Complaint Department of Consumer Affairs. File a complaint online at .dca.ca or call 800.952. 5210 to have a complaint form mailed to you. California Attorney General's Office.
Informal complaints may take any form, including email or letter. If you choose not to file your complaint online, it may be mailed to the Ethics Commission, 451 A Street, Suite 1410, San Diego, CA 92101, or emailed to ethicscommission@sandiego.
Complaints are used by the Attorney General's Office to learn about misconduct and to determine whether to investigate a company. However, the Attorney General's Office cannot provide legal advice or assistance to individuals.
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office or the state agency that regulates the company. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve your complaints against companies.
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights ...