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HI SB2120

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 481B-13(f) to add a new exemption for county-issued cards and certificates used for storing value for transit fares, county fees, and other uses authorized by county ordinances.

  • Clarifies that county-issued transit cards and similar certificates are not subject to the state's unfair and deceptive practices regulations applicable to gift certificates.

  • Maintains existing exemptions for reloadable cards not marketed as gift certificates, loyalty/promotional cards, event admission cards, and cards used solely for telephone services.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Gift Certificates.

Exception

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, Matayoshi excused (2).

6/25/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance6/25/2020
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/9/2020
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health2/3/2020
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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