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Price Gouging Illegal During State Emergency In Watsonville

Officers have investigated reports of price gouging. Price gouging during a state of emergency is not only illegal but also immoral.

March 16, 2020

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Officers have investigated reports of price gouging

Price gouging during a state of emergency is not only illegal but also immoral.

Find out what's happening in Watsonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Our officers have gone out to investigate reports of price gouging on essential items. If caught, these folks will face misdemeanor charges accompanied by steep fines.

Keep in mind- price gouging is when the cost of an item is increased by more than 10% after an emergency has been declared.

If you suspect price gouging is happening in our community, please have as much information as possible and call 471-1151.

ESPAÑOL

El aumento de precios durante un estado de emergencia no sólo es ilegal sino también inmoral.

Nuestros oficiales han estado investigando reportes sobre el aumento de precios en suministros esenciales. Si damos con estas personas, enfrentarán cargos por delitos menores y fuertes multas.

Tenga en cuenta que el aumento de precios es cuando el costo de un producto aumenta en más de 10% después de que se ha declarado una emergencia.

Si sospecha que esta actividad ilícita está ocurriendo en nuestra comunidad, por favor obtenga toda la información que sea posible y llame al 471-1151.


This press release was produced by City of Watsonville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.