California SB36 prohibits price gouging during states of emergency.

California SB36 prohibits price gouging during states of emergency by limiting price increases for essential goods and services. It bans price hikes for consumer food items, emergency supplies, medical supplies, home heating oil, building materials, housing, transportation, freight, and storage services, and gasoline. The bill also restricts rental price increases for residential housing and mobilehome spaces. It allows greater price increases if proven to be due to additional costs or contractual agreements.

California SB36 prohibits price gouging during states of emergency.

California SB36 prohibits price gouging during states of emergency by limiting price increases for essential goods and services. It bans price hikes for consumer food items, emergency supplies, medical supplies, home heating oil, building materials, housing, transportation, freight, and storage services, and gasoline. The bill also restricts rental price increases for residential housing and mobilehome spaces. It allows greater price increases if proven to be due to additional costs or contractual agreements.