Florida S0826 prohibits expiration dates and fees on gift certificates, except for charitable contributions and employee incentives.

Florida S0826 amends the definition of "gift certificate" to prohibit expiration dates and fees on gift certificates and credit memos. Exceptions include charitable contributions, which can have a minimum expiration date of three years, and employee incentives, which can have a minimum expiration date of one year. The bill also specifies that certain items, such as secondhand sports equipment, are not considered gift certificates. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida S0826 prohibits expiration dates and fees on gift certificates, except for charitable contributions and employee incentives.

Florida S0826 amends the definition of "gift certificate" to prohibit expiration dates and fees on gift certificates and credit memos. Exceptions include charitable contributions, which can have a minimum expiration date of three years, and employee incentives, which can have a minimum expiration date of one year. The bill also specifies that certain items, such as secondhand sports equipment, are not considered gift certificates. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.