Consumer Protection Law by State
Each state has its own consumer protection laws on top of federal rules. Lemon laws, cancellation rights, repair rules and complaint processes all differ. Here is each state's rule, linked to the statute or Attorney General page it comes from.
Choose your state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Compare the states
- New Car Lemon Laws by State
- Used Car Lemon Laws and Warranties by State
- Price Gouging Laws by State
- Gift Card Expiration and Fee Laws by State
Tools, guides and templates
Plain-English guides
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Your Federal Warranty Rights
- What Is a Lemon Law?
- What Is Price Gouging?
- Where to File a Consumer Complaint
Frequently asked questions
What is a lemon law?
A lemon law gives buyers of new vehicles with serious defects that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts the right to a replacement or refund. Each state sets its own coverage period and repair-attempt rules, and only some states cover used cars.
Where do I report a business for a scam or unfair practice?
Most states take consumer complaints through the Attorney General's consumer protection office, often online. Many offices also offer free mediation between consumers and businesses.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.