Anti-Price Gouging Law In Effect For 12 Oklahoma Counties Affected By Severe Storms

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced on Sunday the The Emergency Price Stabilization Act has been put into effect for twelve Oklahoma counties affected by tornadoes Saturday and Sunday.

According to Drummond, the law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10% for the price of goods and services and helps protect citizens from unfair price hikes.

The counties the law is currently being enforced are Carter, Cotton, Garfield, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne and Pontotoc Counties.

Drummond said anyone who violates the Act is subject to facing legal consequences.  

“Our prayers are with the communities that have experienced such tragic loss and now face the hard work of recovery,” Drummond said. “In the aftermath of these devastating storms, unscrupulous actors should know that my office will absolutely not tolerate exorbitant prices on goods and services desperately needed by Oklahomans during this difficult time.”

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit said it will be placing signs in counties affected by severe weather.

Drummond said citizens should be on the lookout for fraud in these areas, and to report suspected fraud by calling 833-681-1895.