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06/10/2016
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The Holy Spirit lives the greatest water crisis in 80 years and in some regions of the state were increased consumption of mineral water. The growth in demand, given the circumstances, can lead to speculation some traders unjustifiably increase the price of products, a practice condemned by the Consumer Protection Code.
In this situation, the Procon-ES reports that Article 39 of Federal Law No. 8.078 / 90 (CDC) seals the supplier raise the prices of products and services without a fair reason - rising costs - to be able to reflect the final price of the product or service. These costs shall be supported by documents.
The price rise without cause can set also abuse of law and tort, as provided for in Article 187 of the Civil Code.
"The increase in prices charged to consumers should be proportional to the increase in costs. Take advantage of the situation in which the population is going to increase the prices of products is abuse, according to the Consumer Protection Code. We recommend that traders Let there be within the law, "says the chief executive of Procon-ES, Denize Izaita.
Complaints can be sent to Procon-ES by the electronic service, available on www.procon.es.gov.br site or call 151.
Source: Procon-ES
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