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10/24/05-A bill in the House Consumer Affairs Committee would permit the state’s Attorney General to investigate complaints of price gouging during disasters and impose penalties.
Sponsored by Rep. Karen Beyer, R-Allentown, HB2001 would prohibit “unconscionably excessive” pricing of such products as gasoline and diesel fuel during a declared state of emergency. It would expire 30 days after the declaration.
For bill status, call (717) 787-2342.
A similar bill – SB450 – also is in the House Consumer Affairs Committee.
Sponsored by Rep. Karen Beyer, R-Allentown, HB2001 would prohibit “unconscionably excessive” pricing of such products as gasoline and diesel fuel during a declared state of emergency. It would expire 30 days after the declaration.
For bill status, call (717) 787-2342.
A similar bill – SB450 – also is in the House Consumer Affairs Committee.