California SB1365 prohibits price gouging on essential goods and services during emergencies.

California SB1365 amends the Penal Code to prohibit price gouging on essential goods and services during a state or local emergency. The bill defines "essential consumer goods and services" to include food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, and housing, among others. It prohibits increasing prices by more than 10% for these goods and services for 30 days after an emergency declaration, extendable by the Governor or Legislature. The bill also includes affirmative defenses for price increases due to additional costs or contracted rates.

California SB1365 prohibits price gouging on essential goods and services during emergencies.

California SB1365 amends the Penal Code to prohibit price gouging on essential goods and services during a state or local emergency. The bill defines "essential consumer goods and services" to include food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, and housing, among others. It prohibits increasing prices by more than 10% for these goods and services for 30 days after an emergency declaration, extendable by the Governor or Legislature. The bill also includes affirmative defenses for price increases due to additional costs or contracted rates.