I’ve seen no evidence of price gauging in east Orlando. Definitely not 7 bucks/gal! Must be a fake pic IMHO. Plus we have laws here preventing this sort of thing during a state of emergency.Lol no way that's real.
But just in case,@IschKabibble
@lueVelvet the Florida price gouging hotline is active.
866-966-7226 (866-9-NOSCAM)
Following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the State of Florida enacted a law that prohibits "price gouging" after a declared state of emergency.
The law bans unconscionable increases in prices in the rental or sale of essential commodities, which would include lumber, ice, water, chemicals, generators, shelter and other necessary goods and services once a state of emergency has been declared by the governor. It is also unlawful to raise hotel rental rates or housing lease rates under Florida’s price gouging laws. Other states may have similar laws, which also impose penalties on violators.
The Florida Office of the Attorney General investigates every allegation of price gouging. Pursuant to Florida’s price gouging laws, the Office of the Attorney General compares the reported price of the commodity or service during the declared state of emergency to the average price charged over the 30-day period prior to the state of emergency. If there is a “gross disparity” between the prior price and the current charge, it is considered price gouging. It is not considered price gouging if the seller can justify the current price by showing an increase in the price of their supplies or market trends. Additionally, the price gouging statute does not apply to non-essential luxury goods like alcoholic beverages and cigarettes.
Violators of the price gouging statute are subject to civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and up to a total of $25,000 for multiple violations committed in a single 24-hour period. In addition to the civil penalties for price gouging, state law criminalizes the sale of goods and services to the public without possession of an occupational license. Violators of the law can be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor.
Florida Attorney General - How to Protect Yourself: Price-Gouging After a Hurricane
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I thought the same but then I just read that the price gouging hotline has received over 500 complaints.
My younger brother bought a $600 generator for $900 on Friday before the storm turned but that was from a private online seller who bought a bunch of them earlier in the week. I asked my brother if he wanted me to go with him to make sure he doesn't get ripped off and he said "nah it's cool I'm bringing a gun" lol
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@Lars said he's voting for team JT Money again this year
As we well know, just because there’s a law it doesn’t mean everyone will follow it hence the need for a hotline to report this shit. I just haven’t seen any evidence of it here is all. I still don’t buy 7/gal though. Maybe someone would have the balls for 5 but 7 seems a bit extreme IMO. Who knows though.
if he gets in it will be because of all the traitors in ontario and quebec
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Damn..... That sucked to watch, I hope they give an update on.... Well I can't see how that ends well
That is fucked. This is why I don’t ever want to live on a small island. Imagine not being able to drive the fuck away from that shit. Hopefully these folks make it out alive. :-/
I don't use Twitter, but I agree that people are assholes.
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That's all storm surge. It's terrible but now I want to go to the beach and watch the waves
Of course but it can takes many months to process the backlog and prices for work goes up so much. I’m lucky to have a double roof (the outside roof is really built on top of the “real” roof) so if I lose the outside roof we still have the other to protect the house some. But if this shit flies off I’m sure I’ll be paying double and waiting months for someone to come out and take care of it.
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The debris collectors just back out of all their contracts because there's so much available work
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Which homeowners insurance company do you have a policy eith?
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ARK who’s owned by Progressive.