On this episode we discuss the discovery of untruths the regulators told on TV and why we believe Virginia is for Renters.
Read more here including links to the letters to and from the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin and the Secretary of Labor.
Big thanks to Larry Miller and WUSA9 for the interview that took our deep dive into the problematic agency of DPOR. Link to that interview here.
--------------------------Unveiling the Regulatory Facade: An Investigation into DPOR
In this episode of the Virginia Consumer Podcast, hosts Marty and Andrea delve deeper into the regulatory shortcomings of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) in Virginia. They discuss the agency's failure to protect consumer rights and highlight the misleading representation of DPOR as a regulatory body.
The hosts recount personal experiences and investigative efforts, revealing systemic issues and the preference for outcomes favoring industry members over consumers. They outline the implications of DPOR's lax standards on public safety and consumer protection, criticizing the insufficient regulatory measures and detailing the lack of accountability and transparency within the agency.
The episode concludes with a call to action for consumers to protect themselves and their investments due to the inadequacies of existing state regulations.
00:00 Introduction to the Virginia Consumer Podcast
00:24 Recap of the First Episode and Stonehill Builders Case
01:02 DPOR's Role and Consumer Protection Issues
02:43 The DMV Analogy and Regulatory Pretense
04:14 Cosmetology Licensing and Safety Concerns
09:01 Investigative Report and FOIA Requests
13:57 Communication with the Secretary of Labor
20:56 Unlicensed Contractors and Legal Loopholes
28:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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