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musicale
on Oct 9, 2023
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Bill to ban hidden fees in California signed into ...
Resort/amenity fees in a nutshell - just a way for them to advertise a rate that is lower than the actual rate.
Unfortunately the law seems to ignore hotel taxes/government fees, which are often substantial.
kelnos
on Oct 9, 2023
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The law is aimed against companies who try to undercut their competitors by listing deceptive pricing. Taxes are always the same rate for a given good and location, so requiring including those would be a separate -- if related -- issue.
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Unfortunately the law seems to ignore hotel taxes/government fees, which are often substantial.