Racing Commission

Consumer & Business Services Department is one of the leading regulatory and consumer protection agencies in Oregon state. Based in Salem, Ore., the department administers state laws, rules and protects consumers and workers in the areas of workers compensation, occupational safety/health, financial services, insurance and building codes. The government operated department's divisions include fiscal/business service, information management, corporate securities and others. Its building codes division provides code development, administration, inspection, plan review, licensing and permit services to the construction industry. Additionally, its workers compensation division caters to customers, including health care providers, service companies, attorneys and insurers, to name a few.

The Insurance Division protects the public by ensuring the financial soundness of insurers. It is a part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, which is administered by the state of Oregon. The division reviews insurance products and premium rates for compliance purposes. The Insurance Division resolves consumer complaints and licenses insurance producers and consultants. In addition, it investigates and penalizes companies and producers for the violations of insurance law. The division monitors the marketplace conduct of insurers and producers. The Insurance Division also educates the public about insurance issues. Its market surveillance unit develops policy recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to correct inequities.

The Building Codes Division, also known as BCD, offers permitting services to the construction industry in Oregon. It provides code development, administration and inspection services. The division also assists the local government departments. The Building Codes Division facilitates economic development activities. The division certifies the state's building officials, inspectors, plans examiners and master builders. It offers continuing education and enforcement programs. The Building Codes Division additionally administers a boiler and pressure vessel permitting and inspection program. It issues code interpretations and operates a regional program services section. The division is a part of the Department of Consumer & Business Services.