Core Points - Zhejiang Jiahua Energy Chemical Co., Ltd. was penalized for not adhering to government pricing guidelines, specifically regarding environmental electricity pricing [1][2] - The company was found to have overcharged environmental electricity fees totaling 542.02 yuan due to violations of government pricing regulations [1][2] Summary by Category Company Violations - The company violated the regulations set forth by the Zhejiang Provincial Price Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department regarding the execution of environmental electricity pricing [1][2] - Specific violations included charging environmental electricity prices during periods when pollutant emissions exceeded allowable limits [2] Financial Penalties - The administrative penalty imposed on the company included the confiscation of 542.02 yuan collected from overcharging during periods of excess emissions [1][2] - The company has a history of penalties, including a previous fine of 100,000 yuan for entrusting a non-licensed entity to transport hazardous chemicals [3]

Regulatory Focus - The draft amendment emphasizes the leadership of the Communist Party of China in pricing work [1] - The draft amendment introduces new regulations on unfair pricing behaviors, specifically targeting the use of data, algorithms, technology, and rules [1] - The draft amendment allows government-guided and government-set prices to be determined through pricing mechanisms such as pricing methods and rules [1] - The term "protective price" for important agricultural products like grain is changed to "supportive price" [1] Market Conduct - The draft amendment addresses unfair pricing behaviors, including the use of influence or industry dominance to force or bundle sales of goods or services [1]