Florida's price gouging law is now in effect

 Florida's price gouging law was put into effect this week out of concerns for Hurricane Matthew which is moving through the Caribbean and could affect Florida.

Matthew is a very powerful hurricane and while it is forecast to travel east of Florida, you can never be too careful.

Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in all Florida counties in preparation for the potential impact of the category four hurricane. 

As the entire state of Florida is under a declared state of emergency, Florida’s price gouging law applies statewide.

Florida's price-gouging law law prohibits extreme increases in the price of essential commodities, such as food, ice, gas, hotels, lumber and water during the declared state of emergency.

The law also includes rent for dwelling units and self-storage facilities.

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

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