OH HB590

Prohibits suppliers from selling goods, services, dwelling units, or storage space in emergency areas at prices more than 10% above rates charged immediately prior to the emergency declaration during the duration of the emergency

Applies to any declaration of emergency by federal, state, or local governing bodies and covers items for delivery in the affected geographic area

Classifies violations as unconscionable acts or practices under consumer protection law (section 1345.03 of the Revised Code)

Establishes criminal penalties of a first-degree misdemeanor for reckless violations of the price gouging prohibition

Declares the act an emergency measure to take immediate effect, citing the need to protect consumers during the COVID-19 state of emergency