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Barry Yeoman

Utah passes new law to combat overcharges at dollar stores after Guardian investigation

a man checking out at Family Dollar register in Windsor, North Carolina
A person checking out at Family Dollar register in Windsor, North Carolina. Photograph: Cornell Watson/The Guardian

Utah lawmakers have voted to stiffen penalties on retailers who chronically overcharge customers.

The new state law, which takes effect on 6 May, was introduced in direct response to a Guardian investigation of pricing practices at two national chains, Dollar General and Family Dollar, according to an official who oversees the state’s price-accuracy inspections.

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