SB77: Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act; time of disaster, declared state of emergency.

Chief Patron

Sen. John Watkins (R-10)

John Watkins (R-10)
Served: 1998–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

03/30/2006: signed by governor

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Summary

Virginia Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act. Provides that the duration of a "time of disaster," which currently is the shorter of the period of a declared state of emergency or the 30 days following the natural disaster or other occurrence that resulted in the Governor's or President's declaration of the state of emergency, may be extended to include the 30 days that follow an extension or renewal of the state of emergency.  It is unlawful for a supplier, during the time of disaster, to sell necessary goods and services at an unconscionable price within the area for which a state of emergency has been declared.   View Full Text »