(a) The proclamation may impose regulations relating to the sales price of goods and services to prevent "price gouging."
(b) Price gouging, as it relates to the sales price of goods, means the sale of goods at a price above the pre-emergency level, unless the seller or merchant can document purchase of the goods at an increased cost.
(c) Price gouging, as it relates to the cost of services, means providing such services at a cost greater than that customarily charged for such services in a non-emergency situation, unless the provider or contractor can document special circumstances or expenses justifying a higher cost.
(d) Any restrictions imposed under this section shall extend for a period of ninety (90) days following the date of the declaration of a state of emergency, unless sooner terminated or unless extended by subsequent proclamation or resolution.
(Ord. No. 2001-1, § 1, 1-8-01; Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1 (part), 4-6-2021)