California SB22 amends gift certificate laws, prohibiting expiration dates and service fees, and allowing redemption in cash.

California SB22 amends the Civil Code to revise rules around gift certificates. It prohibits the sale of gift certificates with expiration dates or service fees, except for certain dormancy fees. Gift certificates sold after January 1, 1997, must be redeemable in cash for their cash value or replaced at no cost. The bill expands the definition of "gift certificate" to include gift cards and electronic gift cards, excluding those usable with multiple sellers.

California SB22 amends gift certificate laws, prohibiting expiration dates and service fees, and allowing redemption in cash.

California SB22 amends the Civil Code to revise rules around gift certificates. It prohibits the sale of gift certificates with expiration dates or service fees, except for certain dormancy fees. Gift certificates sold after January 1, 1997, must be redeemable in cash for their cash value or replaced at no cost. The bill expands the definition of "gift certificate" to include gift cards and electronic gift cards, excluding those usable with multiple sellers.