SB 153 Summary

• Adds requirement for retailers to post return policy in conspicuous place at point of sale and print return policy on sales receipts as unlawful practice if not provided.

• Prohibits requiring consumers to disclose social security numbers as condition of selling goods or providing services, with exceptions for credit extensions, state/federal law requirements, credit reporting, landlord background checks, and fraud prevention verification.

• Restricts display of credit/debit card information on receipts to no more than last 4 digits of account number and prohibits any display of card expiration dates, effective March 1, 2005 for manual receipts and July 1, 2005-2006 for electronic devices.

• Adds provisions prohibiting false affiliation claims in advertising live musical performances and restricting misleading environmental marketing claims about product recyclability and degradability.

• Establishes that prize promotions requiring sales presentations must include written disclosure in bold 10-point minimum font detailing prize value, terms, conditions, and complete description of products/services being offered for sale.