Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has extended Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline after Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency.
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This remains in effect for the counties already under a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene and remains active for the areas covered by Milton.
State law prohibits excessive increases in the price of essential commodities during times of storm-related emergencies.
Anyone who suspects price gouging can report it to the Florida Attorney General’s office by visiting MyFloridaLegal.com or calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM.
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