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cyjeff
If you don't pay the demand, the company will take you to court. Then, you will pay the fine, the retailer's legal expenses and court costs.
These costs could double or triple the cost of the origin amount.
They can demand it because all crimes have a criminal and a civil component. Criminal law is designed to punish the offender. Civil law is designed to make the victim whole.
Both can and should be satisfied after a crime is committed.
Most states, including the OP's and yours, have laws stating how much a retailer can charge... but do not limit the amount on fees and costs.