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MI HB4194

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Abdullah Hammoud

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the 5-year expiration requirement from Michigan's gift certificate law by striking the phrase "within a period of less than 5 years"
  • Prohibits retailers from selling gift certificates that expire, without specifying an alternative expiration timeframe
  • Applies to all persons engaged in retail sale of goods or services
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law
  • Amends Section 3g of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (1976 PA 331)

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 02/09/2017

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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