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I got this email from my assembly member
Community Alert: Beware of Price Gouging
In response to the fires in Southern California, authorities have issued warnings against price gouging, which is illegal during declared emergencies. California law prohibits businesses from raising prices of goods and services by more than 10% during such times. These protections extend to housing costs, including hotel and motel rates and rental housing prices. Violations can result in fines up to $10,000 or one year in jail, or both.
If you encounter any suspected price gouging, please file a complaint. These measures aim to protect consumers from exploitative pricing practices during the ongoing crisis.
Resources:
CalOES - Price Gouging https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/policy-administration/legal-affairs/price-gouging/
OAG - FAQS on Price Gouging https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/pricegougingduringdisasters
OAG - AG Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-issues-consumer-alert-price-gouging-following-state-13
LA County Consumer & Business Affairs - Palisades, Eaton Fires Should Report Suspected Price Gouging https://dcba.lacounty.gov/newsroom/during-emergency-report-suspected-price-gouging/
If you become the victim of price gouging, you have options to file a complaint:
Call 311
Office of the Attorney General - (800) 952-5225
Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs - (800) 593-8222
File a Price Gouging Complaint Online https://dcba.3diengage.com/FrontPortal/Page/RenderPage?tabId=27&searchParameter=srTypeId%3D17
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