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Florida Activates Price Gouging Hotline Ahead of Isaac
Florida law prohibits extreme increases in prices of essential commodities during emergency
Sunday, Aug 26, 2012 | Updated 4:11 AM EDT
Tourists in Fort Lauderdale Beach are enjoying their time here despite Tropical Storm Isaac.
The state has activated a price gouging hotline ahead of Isaac.
Attorney General Pam Bondi urged residents Saturday to report any suspected price gouging. A statement from Bondi's office says residents and visitors will be protected "from unscrupulous individuals who attempt to prey on consumers."
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Florida law prohibits extreme increases in the price of essential commodities such as food, water, hotels, ice, gasoline, lumber and equipment needed as a direct result of an officially declared emergency. Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency earlier Saturday.
The price gouging hotline number is 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.
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Violators face a $1,000 penalty per violation and up to $25,000 for multiple violations committed in one day. Violators can be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor.
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