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RCW 19.240.005 Intent.
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It is the intent of the legislature to relieve businesses from the obligation of reporting gift certificates as unclaimed property. In order to protect consumers, the legislature intends to prohibit acts and practices of retailers that deprive consumers of the full value of gift …
RCW 19.240.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1)(a) "Gift card" means a record as described in subsection (5)[(2)] of this section in the form of a card, or a stored value card or other physical medium, containing st…
RCW 19.240.020 Unlawful actions—Remaining value—Lost/stolen gift certificates.
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(1) Except as provided in RCW 19.240.030, it is unlawful for any person or entity to issue, or to enforce against a bearer, a gift certificate that contains: (a) An expiration date; (b) Any fee, including a service fee; or (c) A dormancy or inactivity charge. (2) If a gift certif…
RCW 19.240.030 Expiration date allowed, when.
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(1) It is lawful to issue, and to enforce against the bearer, a gift certificate containing an expiration date if: (a) The gift certificate is issued pursuant to an awards or loyalty program for the gift certificate. (b) The gift certificate is donated to a charitable organizatio…