what is an assurance of voluntary compliance with the pennsylvania attorney general's office

by Alana Mills Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 9 min read

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with the several businesses after the Office received tips alleging price gouging. Under the Price Gouging Act, a price increase of more than 20 percent during a declared state of emergency is considered price gouging. Learn More

In American law, an assurance of voluntary compliance is a legal device entered into between a state attorney general and an individual or business that the attorney general believes has or may in the future violate a consumer protection law. An assurance is not an admission of guilt.

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How long does a BBB business profile last?

BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period.

What is Aptive Environmental LLC?

On April 16, 2019, Aptive Environmental, LLC (Aptive) entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to settle an investigation of their door-to-door solicitations in Pennsylvania.

When did Aptive Environmental LLC enter into an assurance of voluntary compliance?

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Protecting consumers and combating scams is a top priority of the Office of Attorney General. It’s important for Pennsylvanians to know what schemes are out there – so they can avoid getting scammed and help our Office protect other consumers.

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The Office of Public Engagement offers a number of free educational programs to help school personnel, students, parents and the community empower Pennsylvanians with knowledge to keep them safe and to make good decisions.

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Assurance of Voluntary Compliance Agreements

Kansas law prohibits sales of tobacco products to persons under age 18. K.S.A.§ 79-3321 (l). An Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) is an agreement between the State and a company whereby the company agrees to adhere to certain standards and practices to help reduce the number of tobacco sales to minors.