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Rhode Island Gift Card Law

Last updated on January 05, 2012

Green Badge = Good Consumer Protection

Grade A or B

 Green Badge = Needs Improvement

Grade C or D

 Green Badge = Poor Consumer Protection

Grade F
A

What we like:

  • No expiration dates or post-sale fees allowed
  • Gift cards are redeemable for cash if value is $0.99 or less
  • Gift cards do not escheat to the State of Rhode Island
  • Rhode Island has legally defined the notion of a gift card
  • Rhode Island has legally specified whether or not gift cards escheat to the state

What could be better:

  • Rhode Island 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.

The following types of gift cards are excluded form Rhode Island Gift Card Law:

Bank Cards, Free loyalty/promotional cards, Phone Cards


Last change in Rhode Island State law took effect on July 8, 2005

Rhode Island Attorney General Information

Attorney General: Patrick C. Lynch (D)
Phone: 1-401-274-4400
http://www.riag.state.ri.us

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