AG Uthmeier activates state's price gouging hotline as Hurricane Isaias approaches Florida

A state of emergency has been declared due to a hurricane. This declaration triggers a law that prohibits excessive price increases for necessary items. Complaints about such price increases can now be reported.

The law applies to items like food and water, as well as services such as tree removal and roof repairs. What constitutes a necessary item may vary depending on the situation. Further information is available about reporting price increases and the items covered by the law.