I have tryed searching different ways to come up with finding
complaints files for a certain business. I have tryed the BBB, and
state licensing departments. I am still coming up unsuccessful.

Let me know of any suggestions that could lead me to finding out more
about this business and complaints that were filed. Thank you

Hi venus1,

There is one resource I know of that I think you will find very
useful. It's the Attorney General for whatever state the business you
want to find complaint on is registered in.

ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITES:
http://www.carreonandassociates.com/attorney-general.htm

At the web site, whichever one it is, navigate to the "consumer
complaints" or "consumer protection" area. --For instance, in my
state, Washington, it's here:  http://www.wa.gov/ago/consumer/

If you would like me to find your specific link at the correct web
site, ask for a "clarification" before rating my answer and I'll be
happy to link you to it.


~~Cynthia

Search strategy used at Google:
"Attorney General Directory" US

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Request for Answer Clarification by venus1-ga on 05 Jun 2003 12:03 PDT

Hi cinthia- 

I think I was to vage on what type of business it was. It is for a
massage therapist. I couldn't find this under health. Let me know if
you have any suggestions. Thank you so much !

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Clarification of Answer by cynthia-ga on 05 Jun 2003 15:23 PDT

What state?

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Request for Answer Clarification by venus1-ga on 09 Jun 2003 18:07 PDT

MN- Minnesota !

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Clarification of Answer by cynthia-ga on 10 Jun 2003 08:45 PDT

Hi venus1,

Here are some additional resources specific to Minnesota that you will
find useful:

Minnesota Attorney General’s Office Consumer Division 
http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/default.htm
You may contact Minnesota Attorney General’s Office with questions or
help with a citizen problem at: (651) 296-3353 or 1-800-657-3787
Email: attorney.general@state.mn.us

http://www.ramblemuse.com/articles/masg_activist.html
..."In a law signed by Governor Jesse Ventura on May 11, 2000,
Minnesota has taken the innovative route of combining state
recognition of unlicensed complementary healthcare professions with
requirements for consumer information and state resources for tracking
and acting on complaints..."

Minnesota Natural Health Coalition 
http://www.minnesotanaturalhealth.org/index.htm

Minnesota Complementary and Alternative Health Freedom of Access Act 
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/bldbill.pl?bill=S0689.4&session=ls81

Occupational Regulation, Program Evaluation Division, State of MN
http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/1999/or99.htm

Minnesota statute section 214.001 
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/214/001.html
..."Sunrise requirements for licensing of occupations — Factors that
shall be considered include: whether the unregulated practice of an
occupation may harm or endanger the health, safety and welfare of
citizens of the state and whether the potential for harm is
recognizable and not remote..."

Chapter 414. Therapeutic Massage Practitioners
http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/code/lc414.html
Sec. 414.01. License required. 
Sec. 414.011. Definitions. 
Sec. 414.02. Fee. 
Sec. 414.03. Licensing requirements. 
Sec. 414.04. Adverse action; grounds for denial, revocation or
suspension.
Sec. 414.041. Sanitation; appointment calendar; rules and regulations.
Sec. 414.05. Term of license; renewal. 

Massage Therapist Licensing Laws
http://www.injuryresources.com/IC_M_A2.htm


~~Cynthia

cynthia was very good at finding different resources that I did not
think of or could not find.