A temporary law to avoid price gouging is in effect for South Carolina. State Attorney General Alan Wilson made the announcement Wednesday following Governor Henry McMaster's state of emergency declaration.
South Carolinians are bracing for potential impacts of a winter storm that is forecasted to move through the state this weekend.
"This is just a precaution, and we're not seeing any impacts yet, but we have to be prepared," said Wilson.
The law aims to stop businesses or people from hiking prices of essential goods, such as gas and food, unreasonably. However, Wilson says slight changes due to the impacts of severe weather are expected.
The law will stay in effect as long as the state of emergency is active.
