Florida activates price gouging hotline ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 20:25 · Archive
Florida's Attorney General has activated a price gouging reporting hotline as Hurricane Isaias approaches the state.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier activated the state's price gouging reporting hotline after Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. The hotline allows Floridians to report suspected unconscionable price increases for essential goods and services.
Under state law, it is unlawful for businesses to charge unconscionable prices for essential commodities during a declared state of emergency. These commodities include food, water, ice, fuel, lodging, lumber and certain services such as tree removal, water remediation and roof repair. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $1,000, or up to $25,000 for multiple violations within 24 hours.
Residents can report suspected price gouging by calling 1-866-966-7226 toll-free or using an online reporting form. "Protecting Floridians isn't a seasonal job, and this hotline ensures that there is a simple process to report unconscionable increases in prices," Uthmeier said. Governor DeSantis stated that the emergency declaration would allow the state to stage critical preparedness resources and ensure readiness to respond.
How it is being reported
- Florida price gouging hotline active as Hurricane Isaias approachesFlorida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has activated a price gouging hotline as Hurricane Isaias nears.WCTV · 9 Oct, 19:54
- Florida price gouging hotline activated ahead of Tropical Storm IsaiasFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier activated the state’s price gouging reporting hotline after Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias.News4Jax · 7 Oct, 23:05
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