California restaurants upset with AG as state bans hidden fees [Video]

As California Senate Bill 478 is set to be enforced July 1, state Attorney General Rob Bonta issued guidance last week indicating that an item’s “posted price must include all amounts that the consumer will be required to pay.”

Additionally, Bonta’s office said restaurants cannot add a surcharge on top of a listed price.

The state’s new price transparency bill is intended to require businesses to list their “all-in” price for items upfront before a customer goes to checkout. Similar efforts are underway to require companies nationwide to exhibit an upfront all-in price.

“Our price transparency law is about clear and honest communication with consumers, so consumers can make the financial choices that are best for them and their families. This new guidance provides information for businesses across California to ensure that clear answers are available, particularly for small businesses,” said Bonta. “The law is simple: the price you see is the …