2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 710

File Code: Commercial Law - Generally Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 375
Sponsored By:
Delegates Boteler, Redmer, Conroy, DeBoy, Frank, Harrison, Kach, and Myers
Entitled:
Commercial Law - Expiration of Gift Certificates - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a gift certificate from expiring before redemption for the complete face value of the gift certificate; defining the term "gift certificate"; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Economic Matters
2/26
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III, District 8
Delegate Mary A. Conroy, District 23A
Delegate Steven J. DeBoy, Sr., District 12A
Delegate William J. Frank, District 42
Delegate Hattie N. Harrison, District 45
Delegate Wade Kach, District 5B
Delegate LeRoy E. Myers, Jr., District 1C
Delegate Alfred W. Redmer, Jr., District 8
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
GIFTS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Commercial Law
( 14-1319 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered