California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §12024.2: (a) It is unlawful for any person, at the time of sale of a commodity, to do any of the following: (1) Charge an amount greater than the price, or to compute an amount greater than a true extension of
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It is unlawful to charge more than the advertised or posted price for a commodity. Violations are misdemeanors (if willful, grossly negligent, or overcharge exceeds $1) or infractions (if overcharge is $1 or less).
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