Oklahoma AG activates price gouging statute in 12 tornado-hit counties to prevent unfair price hikes.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond activated the Emergency Price Stabilization Act (price gouging statute) in 12 Oklahoma counties hit by tornadoes, preventing a 10%+ price increase for goods and services to protect citizens from unfair price hikes. Violators face legal consequences, and the Consumer Protection Unit places signs in affected areas, encouraging citizens to report fraud at 833-681-1895.

April 28, 2024
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