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MO HB2793

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new definition of "gift card" to Missouri pawnbroker statutes, defined as a card, voucher, or certificate representing a specific monetary amount issued by a retailer or bank for use as an alternative to cash

  • Prohibits pawnbrokers from purchasing, pawning, receiving, selling, or exchanging any gift card with a balance exceeding $100 from any individual

  • Limits total gift card transactions to $300 in aggregate per individual within any 30-day period

  • Creates new section 367.065 in Missouri Revised Statutes to establish these gift card restrictions on pawnbroker businesses

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding pawnbrokers so that pawnbrokers cannot buy, sell, or exchange gift cards

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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