> Are you under the impression that the attorney general of California is making up consumer rights that do not exist as law? Without getting into the competen

> Are you under the impression that the attorney general of California is making up consumer rights that do not exist as law? Without getting into the competency of the current holder of that office... What you are quoting is criminal law for retail in general. Certain chains that have a track record of overcharging are under consent decrees that specify protections for consumers that go beyond regular law, such as a free first item.