SB 2797: OCP; GIFT CARDS; GIFT CERTIFICATES; CONSUMERS; FRAUD PREVENTION; TRANSPARENCY

Establishes a new gift card fraud law, under the scope of unfair and deceptive practices law, which requires merchants and third-party gift card resellers to take certain steps to prevent gift card scams.  Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to create model notices and issue certain guidelines.  Requires the conspicuous provision of information regarding terms and conditions of gift certificates, regardless of whether the cards are sold in person, electronically, or telephonically.  Extends the minimum redemption period for paper gift certificates from two to four years.