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UPDATE – July 11, 2006
Information for Funeral and Cemetery Salespersons

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is responsible for consumer protection legislation and is considering the creation of a licensing requirement for funeral and cemetery salespersons. Responsibility for oversight of business practices and for administering consumer protection laws in British Columbia belongs to the independent Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority.

This Discussion Paper invites you to respond to this initiative and includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the development of a licensing model. A questionnaire begins on page three and information on how to submit your responses are found on page five. Your views are important and will help government to design and shape a regulatory model for funeral and cemetery salespersons. Deadline for questionnaire submissions is August 25, 2006.

Message from the Minister
Discussion Paper and Questionnaire

UPDATE – May 17, 2006
Information for Cosmetologists

Further to the update provided below on March 20, 2006, the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority (BPCPA) has begun a consultation process to seek input in the design of a licensing system for cosmetologists. For information about the consultation process, please see the BPCPA news release BPCPA Seeks Input on Cosmetologist Regulation.

UPDATE – April 7, 2006
Information for Manufactured Home Dealers

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is responsible for consumer protection legislation and is reviewing a proposal to transfer responsibility for regulating manufactured home dealers from the Motor Dealer Council to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority.

This discussion paper invites you to respond to this proposal by completing a questionnaire that begins on page 2. Detailed information on how to submit your response is found on page 4. Your views are important and will help government in its analysis of regulating manufactured home dealers.

Message from the Minister
Discussion Paper and Questionnaire

UPDATE – March 20, 2006
Information for Cosmetologists

Government has been examining changes and carrying out limited consultations and information-gathering with major stakeholders regarding the way cosmetologists are regulated in British Columbia.

As a result of these discussions and recent deliberations on this matter, government intends to delegate responsibility to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority (BPCPA) to determine a licensing scheme for cosmetologists.

With the delegation of this responsibility to the BPCPA, the BPCPA will be consulting with stakeholders as one of several next steps.

It is important to note that at this point in time, decisions have not been made with respect to licensing requirements and conditions, or the process for implementation of a licensing scheme. The roles and responsibilities of regulatory and standards agencies, industry associations and schools have not yet been determined. Similarly, decisions have not yet been made respecting fees and implementation dates.

As noted previously, industry members should be assured that when a licensing scheme is developed, the BPCPA will employ a transition strategy to ensure a smooth transition for businesses, students, and cosmetology schools.

Please continue to watch this Website for further updates.