HB 1411 -- Gift Certificates and Promotional Travel Offers

Sponsor:  Cunningham (86)

This bill provides standards for any entity doing business in
this state that issues gift certificates or offers promotional
premiums, coupons, or sales agreements.

Gift certificates must have an expiration date of at least one
year from the date of purchase and must allow for a cash
redemption of any amount not redeemed within one year of the
expiration date.

Promotional premiums, coupons, or sales agreements must have the
expiration date printed on them and must allow for a cash
redemption of any amount not redeemed within two years of the
expiration date.

Businesses offering gift certificates, promotional premiums,
coupons, or sales agreements will be prohibited from imposing a
maintenance fee or surcharge if the item is not redeemed within a
specific time or if a cash refund is issued.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am