c. 266, § 75E

Printed notice required for certain fees associated with gift certificates; penalty for violation

Fine only Fraud & Money Ch. 266 · Crimes Against Property

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Whoever sells or offers to sell a gift certificate, as defined in section 1 of chapter 255D, which imposes any fees or charges including, but not limited to, purchase fees, activation fees, renewal fees or cancellation fees, shall provide to consumers notice of any such fees, in writing, on the gift certificate, on the packaging of the gift certificate, or on both. Failure to print such notice shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 per violation.

Simplified explanation

Selling a gift certificate with fees or charges without printing notice of those fees on the certificate or its packaging is punishable by a fine of up to $300 per violation.