NY attorney general warns businesses against price gouging amid brush fires
The attorney general says state law prohibits businesses from taking unfair advantage of consumers by excessively raising prices during emergencies.
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Mar 9, 2025, 11:20 AM
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6ds agoNew York Attorney General Letitia James is warning businesses against price gouging amid the brush fires in the East End.
The attorney general says state law prohibits businesses from taking unfair advantage of consumers by excessively raising prices during emergencies.
Long Islanders should report any indication of price gouging to the attorney general's office, she says.
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