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CT SB00263

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 42-461 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2022
  • Defines "gift card" as a prefunded record promising goods or services to the owner, including electronic cards, stored-value cards, and store cards, with specific exclusions for general-use prepaid cards, loyalty program cards, and paper-only certificates
  • Requires sellers or issuers of gift cards to provide purchasers with either an electronic or paper copy of a proof of purchase receipt or gift receipt
  • Mandates cash refunds for remaining gift card balances less than five dollars when a purchaser requests one after making a purchase
  • Removes the requirement that purchasers provide proof of purchase or a gift receipt to receive the cash refund

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Cash Refunds For The Balance Of A Gift Card.

Last Action

File Number 97

3/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging3/3/2022

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