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Virginia Gift Card Law

Last updated on April 14, 2010

Green Badge = Good Consumer Protection

Grade A or B

 Green Badge = Needs Improvement

Grade C or D

 Green Badge = Poor Consumer Protection

Grade F
F

What we like:

  • Only cards with an expiration date escheat to the State of Virginia after 5 years
  • Virginia has legally defined the notion of a gift card
  • Virginia has legally specified whether or not gift cards escheat to the state

What could be better:

  • No limits on expiration dates
  • No maximum post-sale fee or minimum time frame before charging monthly fees
  • Merchants are not required to give cash back
  • Virginia does not maintain a consumer-centric web page dedicated to gift card laws
NOTICE: ScripSmart attempts to make all information accurate. ScripSmart is only a guideline and does not provide definitive statements of the law. If you have questions about the law's application to a particular case, direct them to a specialist. If you believe this information is incorrect, please let us know.

Virginia Attorney General Information

Attorney General: Ken Cuccinelli (R)
Contact Form
Phone: 1-804-786-2071
http://www.oag.state.va.us/

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