with kentucky currently under a state of emergency……attorney general russell coleman has announced the activation of the attorney general’s price gouging hot line…..
kentuckians who suspect price gouging are encouraged to report it online or by calling……eight-eight-eight-four-three-two-92-57…..
kentucky law defines price gouging as a grossly excessive charge…..more that 10-percent above the price prior to the emergency declaration…..that is not related to
higher costs to the seller…..
goods and services covered by kentucky’s price gouging law include…..food, gasoline, shelter, transportation, emergency cleanup and repair or reconstruction services
like tree removal…..