|
"A comprehensive, collaborative elections resource."
|
Legislators approve ban on expiration dates, maintenance fees for gift cards
|
Parent(s) |
Container
|
Contributor | CBlock941 |
Last Edited | CBlock941 May 03, 2007 08:48am |
Logged |
0
|
Category | Proposed Legislation |
Media | Newspaper - South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
News Date | Thursday, May 3, 2007 02:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
Description | TALLAHASSEE ยท Gift cards are more popular than ever, but for the forgetful among us, they come with a caveat: If you stuff one in your coat pocket, by the time you pull it out, it might be worth less than its face value -- or nothing at all.
Florida shoppers might not have to worry about such unwelcome surprises for long.
The Legislature, with the House's unanimous endorsement Wednesday, has voted to ban expiration dates and maintenance or other fees that nibble away at the value of gift cards and gift certificates. |
Share |
|
2¢
|
|
Article | Read Full Article |
|
Date |
Category |
Headline |
Article |
Contributor |
|
|