You manage a hardware store that sells gas-powered generators . Based on the document shown, what is the primary purpose of this law?

A. To encourage people prepare for emergency situations by having food and other goods at home

B. To inform businesses of the penalties for charging too much for goods and services during emergencies

C. To limit competition between businesses that sell goods and services that people need during emergencies

D. To protect consumers from being charged too much for goods and services during emergency situations

E. To shelter locally owned stores from competition with national chains that sell goods in areas not impacted by the specific event