Los Angeles County boosts the penalty for price gouging

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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 11
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:26 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Los Angeles County boosts the penalty for price gouging to $50,000
Board Chair Kathryn Barger cited a disturbing trend of price gouging, preying on the most vulnerable communities.
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LA County raises price gouging penalty after wildifres
After recent studies showed thousands of rental listings in Los Angeles appearing to violate price gouging laws in Los Angeles after the California wildfires, LA County raised the penalty for price gouging from $10,
LA County supervisors weigh hiking post-fire price-gouging penalty to $50,000
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote on a motion today to increase the penalty for price gouging to a maximum of $50,000 per violation. In last week’s meeting, the board had directed the Office of County Counsel to draft the motion.
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 $50,000 for each violation.
L.A. 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.
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Announces Felony Charges Against Man Accused of Throwing Object Onto 101 Freeway During Protest
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Cooler Temperatures and Light Rainfall Persist in Southern California, Los Angeles County to See Most Rain
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Fires costing $250 billion, plus lost tax revenue, will hit the next LA County budget
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