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Executive director: commission back in the black, rules changes due June 1; staff watching FTC advertising guidance
Summary
Executive Director Denise Lawrence told the commission it is in the black for the first time in years (February and preliminary March surpluses), said retrospective rule changes take effect June 1 and the motor‑show permit fee will be removed, and cautioned staff about an FTC advertising enforcement stance that may conflict with state rules.
Executive Director Denise Lawrence reported that the commission's most recent statement showed a positive net position: about $71,000 in the black for February, with preliminary March figures showing $106,000 in the black. Lawrence said fee increases approved earlier are beginning to take effect and credited staff for steady licensure operations.
Lawrence reminded members that the commission's retrospective rules become effective June 1 and that staff removed the motor vehicle show permit fee as part of rule language updates. She also noted an FTC statement about enforcement of all‑inclusive advertising and said the commission has asked inspectors not to issue fines based solely on that emerging federal guidance until the agency receives clearer direction.
Lawmakers' activity affecting the commission was summarized later in the meeting (including bills extending the commission's sunset and clarifying grounds to revoke manufacturer/distributor licenses), but no formal action was required at this session.
