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MI HB5894

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act by modifying section 3g (MCL 445.903g) regarding gift certificates
  • Removes the existing 5-year minimum expiration period requirement for gift certificates sold at retail
  • Prohibits retailers from selling gift certificates that expire, with no specified timeframe replacing the previous 5-year requirement
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law

Legislative Description

Trade; fair trade practices; issuance of gift certificates and gift cards; prohibit expiration dates. Amends sec. 3g of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903g).

Trade: consumer goods and services

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/20/2016

9/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Trade9/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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