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Many US states (or locals) have laws against price gouging during a declared emergency. In the case of NYC, see https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/media/Face-Masks-i
by gene91 7y ago
Many US states (or locals) have laws against price gouging during a declared emergency. In the case of NYC, see https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/media/Face-Masks-in-Short-Supply-Due-to-COVID-19.page https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/media/Face-Masks-in-Short-Supp...
- marklyon 7y agoWhat portion of that law makes immediate seizure and redistribution an appropriate penalty? Are alleged price gougers not entitled to due process? https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/media/pr031720-DCWP-Emergency-Rule-Price-Gouging-Illegal.page https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/media/pr031720-DCWP-Emergency-...
- jahewson 7y agoNo portion - the relevant law simply imposes a fine. In this case the Federal government seized them under the Defense Production Act and will reimburse at market value. There’s multiple overlapping laws and authorities working together in this case.