While you're out shopping for supplies ahead of Hurricane Florence, be sure to keep an eye on those price tags!
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Many people are hitting the grocery store and the pumps as Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall near the North Carolina coast by 2 a.m. Friday.
But North Carolina's Attorney General is reminding residents about the price gouging law that went into effect after Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Sunday.
"My office is here to protect North Carolinians from scams and frauds," said Attorney General Josh Stein in a news release. "That is true all the time - but especially during severe weather. It is against the law to charge an excessive price during a state of emergency. If you see a business taking advantage of this storm, either before or after it hits, please let my office know so we can hold them accountable."
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If you see any hikes in prices on supplies, including gas, you are asked to report it to the North Carolina Department of Justice at (877) 566-7226 or here at the Department of Justice website.
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