The chief function of the consumer protection agencies found in many cities and counties is to act as a watchdog for federal regulators.
Many cities and counties also have consumer protection agencies to enforce laws regulating local advertising practices. The chief function of these agencies is to protect local consumers against unfair and misleading practices by area merchants.

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Consumer protection agencies in cities and counties do work in tandem with federal regulators but they also have their own local jurisdiction and responsibility in enforcing laws related to local advertising practices to protect consumers from unfair practices by merchants.

The Chief Function of the Consumer Protection Agencies Found in Many