def METHOD_NAME(zk_boost_path: str) -> float:
    """This function returns the boost factor value if a boost is active"""
    current_time = get_time()
    with ZookeeperPool() as zk:
        boost_values = get_boost_values(zk_boost_path, zk)
        if current_time < boost_values.end_time:
            return boost_values.boost_factor
        else:
            return 1.0