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2004 SESSION
HB 971 Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act; created.
Introduced by: William K. Barlow | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Price gouging. Prohibits suppliers from selling, leasing, or licensing necessary goods and services during times of disaster at an unconscionable price. To determine whether a price increase is unconscionable, the court must consider, among other factors, whether the price charged by the supplier during the time of disaster grossly exceeded the price at which the same or similar goods or services were readily obtainable in the trade area during the 10 days prior to the time of disaster. A violation constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, though aggrieved persons will not be able to bring a private cause of action. This bill is incorporated into HB 686.
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HISTORY
- 01/14/04 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/14/04 040444100
- 01/14/04 House: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 02/10/04 House: Incorporated by C. & L. (HB686-Rapp) (22-Y 0-N)