Delaware Administrative Code Title 6 - Attorney General's Office
Here’s a detailed overview of Delaware Administrative Code – Title 6: Attorney General’s Office, focusing on its key regulatory divisions and their scopes:
⚖️ Structure & Divisions
📌 Fraud & Consumer Protection Division
Regulations under this division include:
100 – Consumer Protection Unit
Governs enforcement of the Consumer Fraud Act, including guidelines on unfair/deceptive practices, investigative procedures, and enforcement powers under subchapters 2511–2527 of Title 6 of the Delaware Code (regulations.justia.com, jobapscloud.com).
102 – Debt‑related services
Outlines regulation of debt management services, supervision of licensed providers, routine examinations, fee assessment procedures, and record‑keeping standards (law.justia.com).
105 – Health Spa Regulation
Covers rules for enforcement and consumer protections specific to health spa agreements (regulations.delaware.gov).
106 – Home Improvement Transactions
Sets rules for contractor transactions to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with consumer protections (regulations.delaware.gov, regulations.delaware.gov).
💰 Investor Protection Unit (200)
Oversees regulations related to investment advisors and securities law enforcement under the Delaware Securities Act. Section titles available though detailed provisions would be found in the official PDF Code of Regulations (regulations.justia.com).
🧰 Powers of the Attorney General
Has general authority to initiate investigations and enforcement actions, including antitrust and consumer fraud matters (law.justia.com).
Empowered to commence civil actions for false claims, including qui tam whistleblower suits under Title 6 Chapter 12 (codes.findlaw.com).
📚 How the Code Works
These administrative regulations implement state statutes—especially the Consumer Fraud Act, Debt‑Management Services Act, Health Spa Regulation Act, and Home Improvement Transaction Act.
They provide frameworks for:
Licensing and oversight of service providers
Investigative powers (document demands, examinations)
Fee structures and inflation adjustments
Enforcement mechanisms (civil penalties, injunctive relief, restitution)
Consumer protections across various industries and deceptive practices
🔍 How to Access Full Text
You can explore the complete regulatory text via the Delaware eRegulations portal:
Title 6 – Attorney General’s Office
Consumer Protection Unit: sections 100–106
Investor Protection Unit: section 200
Each section is available as a standalone PDF (e.g., “Title6/103/...pdf”) (regulations.delaware.gov, law.justia.com, regulations.delaware.gov, regulations.justia.com)
Summary listings also appear on sites like Justia and Cornell LII (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Practical Uses
For businesses: Ensures compliance with consumer protection, debt‑service, and industry‑specific statutes.
For consumers: Clarifies your rights regarding fraud, deceptive business, and service contract protections.
For attorneys and regulators: Offers enforcement parameters—like scope of authority, licensing requirements, and investigative tools—for Delaware’s AG office.
🔎 Next Steps
Identify your area of interest (e.g., health spa contracts, debt advisors, contractor agreements).
Access the specific Title 6 section via the Delaware eRegulations portal.
Review the full regulatory text and any updates to confirm current compliance standards.
Consult legal counsel or contact the AG office for interpretations or clarifications.
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