CA SB368

Requires the California Department of Justice and local prosecutors to establish partnerships to enforce existing price gouging laws during declared emergencies

Existing law prohibits selling essential goods and services for more than 10% above pre-emergency prices for 30 days (general goods) or 180 days (repair/reconstruction services) after a state or local emergency declaration

Price gouging violations are a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine up to $10,000, or both

Creates a state-mandated local program, requiring state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes costs on local prosecutors