This law aims to prohibit drip pricing, where a price shown to consumers is lower than what they actually end up paying for a product or service at the final stage of purchasing, the bill states.
Businesses in California will be required to disclose all charges ahead of time, except for taxes and government fees, ensuring customers know the total cost upfront.
Car rental companies and dealerships have certain exceptions to the law, like including disclaimers for additional charges or not disclosing exact fees for registration in payments.
SB 478 mandates price transparency for California restaurants, ensuring any additional fees, including mandatory dine-in charges, are included in menu prices.
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