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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Business
Christian Martinez

Free from fees? California bill combats 'junk' fees for everything from concert tickets to groceries

California lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at fighting hidden or "junk" fees for everything from concert tickets to groceries.

Senate Bill 478 would prohibit companies from hiding mandatory fees that lawmakers described as a "deceptive advertising practice."

"We all know how frustrating it is to get to the checkout and find out something advertised at one price actually costs much, much more," state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said Tuesday during the bill's introduction.

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