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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. ___________ |
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ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PRICE GOUGING
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| Whereas, a state of emergency was
declared in___________________________ on ____________, ______(year); and |
| Whereas, ______________________________;
finds that certain goods have become scarce due to the disruption of the
economy; and |
| Whereas, certain merchants are now
taking advantage of the emergency by increasing prices for essential goods
- called "Price Gouging." |
| NOW, THEREFORE, __________________________________
hereby prohibits any merchant selling any goods within the unincorporated
area of _____________________________ from raising prices above the
pre-disaster (pre ________________, ___________ ) levies. Sales of goods
at a price above pre-disaster level shall only be if merchants can
document in writing the purchase of these goods at increased cost.
Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance known as "Ordinance
Prohibiting Price Gouging" is punishable by a fine of up to $200.00 per
incident and 30 days in jail. Each sale shall constitute a separate
offense. |
| Effective immediately, this the
_______________day of _______________________, 20_____. |
| By:
_______________________________________ |
| Title: ______________________________________ |