Learning About Florida’s Gift Card Laws at Your Gainesville Apartment

Have you ever tried to purchase a meal or item with a gift card, only to find out that it expired months ago? This can be an incredibly aggravating experience, especially if you went to a store or restaurant that would typically be out of your price range, but were able to try it out because you had a gift card to discount the price. Fortunately, Florida residents won’t have to worry as much about this annoying scenario. That’s because as of June 2007, Florida legislators passed a law banning the expiration of gift cards, and preventing companies from adding hidden fees that would reduce the value of cards over time. This not only means that you can feel safe while using your gift cards, but that these cards are now even better gift ideas for your friends and family.

There are only three caveats to the Florida gift card law. They are:

• Gift cards provided as a charitable contribution can expire, but they must last at least three years
• Gift cards provided as part of a customer loyalty, rewards, promotions, or employee-incentive program may expire, but they must last at least one year
• Gift cards provided as part of larger package, such as a convention, sporting event, or conference package may expire, and the required length of how long  these cards must stay valid varies based on conditions

So, the next time you receive a gift card at your Gainesville apartment or purchase one for your friend, you can be more confident in the amount of time your recipient has to use it.

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