California-style newspeak was evident in SB 1524, exempting restaurants from full price disclosure to 'enhance consumer protection,' while reducing it by burying extra fees in menus.
SB 478 aimed to eliminate extra charges, but SB 1524 can hinder consumer protection by allowing hidden fees. Sponsors argued including surcharges in prices would reduce pay, which the bill's authors denied.
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