Bluegrass Times

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today activated the price gouging hotline and online reporting portal in response to damaging storms and severe flooding in Western Kentucky. Suspected price gouging can be reported to the Attorney General’s Office by visiting ag.ky.gov/pricegouging or by calling (502) 696-5485.

“Our prayers are with the people of Mayfield and the surrounding region who are experiencing heavy storms and flooding. These families and communities have had to overcome tragedy too often these past few years,” said General Cameron. “Today, my office activated our hotline for Kentuckians to report price gouging. I will do everything in my power to ensure that bad actors cannot take advantage of this challenging time.”

KRS 367.374 governs the sale or rental of goods and services when a state of emergency is in effect. Goods and services mentioned by the statute include consumer food items; goods or services used for emergency cleanup; emergency supplies; medical supplies; home heating oil; building materials; housing; transportation, freight, and storage services; and gasoline or other motor fuels.

When filing a price gouging complaint, Kentuckians are encouraged to report as many details as possible about the suspected price gouging, including the name and address of the seller/retailer, the item purchased, the price of the item after the emergency declaration, and the price of the item before the emergency declaration, if known. If a refund is sought, consumers should also keep receipts from the transaction to show proof of purchase.

Kentuckians should report suspected price gouging to ag.ky.gov/pricegouging or (502) 696-5485.

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