Minnesota Department of Commerce

Protecting Minnesota consumers For more than 150 years, the Minnesota Department of Commerce and its predecessor agencies have protected consumer interests and ensured a fair and competitive marketplace in our state. Commerce protects the public interest through a broad range of regulations and programs. We oversee more than 40 industry areas in Minnesota and license about 250,000 professionals and businesses to ensure that their services and products are fair, accessible and comply with state laws. **Whether you’re filling up on gas, purchasing a home, working to reduce energy consumption, or rebuilding after a disaster, the Department of Commerce is with you every day. Our priorities - Protect the public interest through consumer protection, consumer education, assistance to consumers, safety, health and financial security, and lowering inequities. - Serve as a trusted public resource for consumers and businesses by listening and learning from the Minnesotans Commerce services, being effective stewards of public resources, advocating for Minnesota consumers and develop a policy, programmatic, and regulatory environment that meets their needs. - Reduce economic barriers within Commerce, provide regulatory oversight, and reduce disparities within those of all races, ethnicities, religions, economic statuses, gender identities, sexual orientations, (dis)abilities, and zip codes. - Ensure all, especially historically disadvantaged Minnesotans, are resilient to Minnesota’s climate and engaged in advancing efforts to mitigate climate change. - Ensure a strong, competitive, and fair marketplace for Minnesotans.