Suffolk County officially outlawed so-called “fire chasers” with a new law that bans aggressive home board-up companies from swarming fire scenes and pressuring traumatized families into costly contracts.

County Executive Ed Romaine signed the bi-partisan bill into law Wednesday — a day after it was approved by Suffolk lawmakers — putting the pushy businesses on notice that they can face big fines and even jail time for fooling families into deals that could cost them a small fortune.

“Unscrupulous persons will not be able to prey on those who may be at their most vulnerable after the loss of a business or home, and this new law will ensure that the bad actors who have misrepresented themselves will be held accountable,” Romaine, a Republican, said at the bill signing.

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