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Can I charge different prices to different customers without violating discrimination laws in Wyoming? What are the requirements?

Charging Different Prices to Different Customers in Wyoming

According to Wyoming law, it is generally legal to charge different prices to different customers as long as it does not violate the provisions of WYST 40-4-101 through 40-4-123 [2.1]. However, it is important to ensure that any pricing strategy does not unfairly discriminate against any particular group or violate any other laws or regulations.

Requirements for Charging Different Prices

If you plan to charge different prices to different customers, you should be aware of the following requirements:

  • Any price increase for a noncompetitive service must be filed with the Wyoming Public Service Commission at least 30 days prior to the proposed effective date, and the customer must be given notice of the increase at least one full billing cycle prior to the proposed increase [3.1].
  • The Wyoming Public Service Commission may investigate complaints concerning the reasonableness of the price of any noncompetitive telecommunications service or any violation of W.S. 37-15-404 [2.1].
  • No person shall engage in any practice which has the effect of changing any Wyoming consumer’s telecommunications company if the change is willfully made without the consumer’s authorization [2.2].

Exceptions to the Rule

There are exceptions to the rule that prohibit unfair discrimination. For example, this chapter shall not prevent the sale of goods at commercial discounts customary in the sale of the goods. It also does not prohibit cooperative agreements for antitrust exceptions approved and operating pursuant to W.S. 35-24-101 through 35-24-116. Additionally, it does not prohibit any person, firm, corporation, or other entity from entering into any agreement or contract with a customer which specifies the price charged, or the services furnished, to the customer, or which gives discounts or additional services to the customer for purchasing specified volumes or multiple products of the same or similar product or service. Finally, it does not prohibit any person, firm, corporation, or other entity from offering a customer loyalty program [2.1].

Note that this response is specific to Wyoming law and may not apply to other jurisdictions.

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