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Comment by burkaman

It would certainly look bad, and I think it would potentially be illegal in some states.

https://consumer.findlaw.com/consumer-transactions/price-gou...

For example, Georgia:

> Selling items or services determined by the Governor during a declared state of emergency to be necessary for public safety at a higher cost than they were immediately prior to the declaration.

Kansas:

> For any supplier of a "necessary property or service" to "profiteer from a disaster" by charging 25% or more than the pre-disaster price for such goods/services.

Louisiana:

> Selling goods/services during a declared state of emergency (within the designated emergency area) in excess of the ordinary price range immediately before the declaration.

Mississippi:

> Selling goods and services at above the prices normally charged during a declared state of emergency (or what was charged immediately preceding the declaration).

etc.

Also consider that raising prices would itself be a form of prioritization, just prioritizing ability to pay over need.

parent burkaman 6 years ago

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