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FL S0148
Bill
Status
8/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Fiscal Policy
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AI Summary
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Requires retail sales establishments to grant cash or credit refunds within 3 business days for purchases exceeding $1,000 if the consumer has been adjudicated incapacitated, is subject to guardianship, or has a medical condition affecting capacity (with physician documentation).
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Allows retailers to refuse refunds if they post a "no refund or exchange" sign at the point of sale; failure to post means a refund policy exists and must be provided in writing upon request.
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Establishes administrative penalties of twice the value of goods refused for violations of the refund requirements for incapacitated consumers, and up to $100 per violation for other refund policy breaches.
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Exempts sales of food, perishable goods, custom-made goods, custom-altered goods, and goods that cannot be resold under law from refund requirements.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016 and is titled "Terry's Law."
Legislative Description
Consumer Protection
Last Action
Died on Calendar
3/11/2016