RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced a state-wide price gouging protection ahead of Hurricane Helene.
According to a release, the anti-price gouging protection, which was activated after Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth, aims to protect consumers purchasing necessities during emergency events.
Virginia’s Anti-Price Gouging Act, which was enacted in 2004, prohibits suppliers from charging “unconscionable prices for necessary goods and services following a declared state of emergency.” Items included in the protection include water, ice, food, generators, batteries, home repair materials and services and tree removal services.
Those who witness any examples of price gouging can file a complaint to the Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Section through the following options:
- By phone: 800-552-9963
- By email: consumer@oag.state.va.us
- Online Complaint Form
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