57% of stores here fail scanner survey -
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Published on: 11/19/2001
Last Visited: 11/20/2001
"It is more human error," said Dee Ann Deaton, the department's spokeswoman.
Sometimes prices are changed in the scanning system, but the posted signs remain up.
Petco failed 100 percent of its inspections locally and 92 percent statewide.
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"The retailers who make pricing accuracy a top priority are where we see the (passing) results," Deaton said."We need Arizona consumers to be our eyes and ears."
Stores may be fined up to $500 for each failed inspection, up to a maximum of $5,000 per month for each store that fails.
Consumers may report problems to the department by calling (800) 277-6675.
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Source: Dee Ann Deaton, spokeswoman, Arizona Department of Weights and Measures