Attorney General Pam Bondi has activated Florida’s price-gouging hotline for consumers all over the state.The Attorney General’s Office said Monday that residents are encouraged to call the hotline if they believe that businesses are illegally raising prices on necessary commodities.During a declared state of emergency, storm-related price increases on essentials like water, lumber, and generators are illegal, as is gas gouging.Anyone who suspects price gouging during the state of emergency should report it to the Attorney General’s Office by calling 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.“Floridians need to prepare now and they should not be inhibited by unlawful price increases on supplies necessary to brace for a major hurricane strike—that is why I’ve activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline and encourage anyone who suspects price gouging to report it to my office by calling (866)-9-NO-SCAM,” said Attorney General Bondi."Violators of the price gouging statue are subject to civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and up to a total of $25,00 for multiple violations in a 24-hour period.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has activated Florida’s price-gouging hotline for consumers all over the state.

The Attorney General’s Office said Monday that residents are encouraged to call the hotline if they believe that businesses are illegally raising prices on necessary commodities.

During a declared state of emergency, storm-related price increases on essentials like water, lumber, and generators are illegal, as is gas gouging.



Anyone who suspects price gouging during the state of emergency should report it to the Attorney General’s Office by calling 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.



“Floridians need to prepare now and they should not be inhibited by unlawful price increases on supplies necessary to brace for a major hurricane strike—that is why I’ve activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline and encourage anyone who suspects price gouging to report it to my office by calling (866)-9-NO-SCAM,” said Attorney General Bondi."



Violators of the price gouging statue are subject to civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and up to a total of $25,00 for multiple violations in a 24-hour period.

