Price freeze remains in effect for the CNMI

Price freeze remains in effect for the CNMI The Office of the Attorney General would like to remind all retailers in the CNMI that the Declaration of Price Freeze signed by Governor Ralph DLG. Torres on October 27, 2018 remains in effect until it is rescinded, or until the declaration […]

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Price freeze in effect for the CNMI

Price freeze in effect for the CNMI Super Typhoon Yutu struck the Commonwealth on October 25, 2018. Consumers should be aware, and retailers are on notice, that it is illegal to engage in price gouging following a major disaster. The Consumer Protection Act makes it unlawful for businesses to engage […]

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Consumer alert on price gouging

Consumer Alert on Price Gouging In anticipation of Typhoon Yutu, the Office of the Attorney General encourages consumers to report incidents of price gouging. Attorney General Manibusan warns retailers that the Consumer Protection Act makes it unlawful for any business to engage in price gouging. Attorney General Edward Manibusan explains, […]

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