Los Angeles County boosts the penalty for price gouging to $50,000
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The County Counsel was also authorized to consider initiating or joining existing litigation regarding price gouging and ...
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Supervisors seek help clearing contaminants from LA County beaches
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requested assistance on Tuesday from state and federal agencies to remove ash ...
L.A. County approves $50K penalty for price gouging during emergency
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a temporary increase to the existing penalty for those found guilty of price gouging, raising the maximum civil fine from $10,000 to ...
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Los Angeles County Increases Price Gouging Penalty to $50,000
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to increase the penalty for price gouging to a maximum of $50,000 per violation. The supervisors voted 5-0 to increase the penalty ...
Los Angeles County leaders warn of heavy rain, possible evacuations after region’s wildfires
Residents in burn scar areas should be ready to evacuate if needed. City and county agencies have readied streets for debris ...