Massachusetts § 75D - Imposition of certain fees reducing total value amount of gift certificate; penalty
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§ 75D. Imposition of certain fees reducing total value amount of gift certificate; penalty
Section 75D. Whoever sells or offers to sell a gift certificate, as defined in section 1 of chapter 255D, which imposes dormancy fees, latency fees, administrative fees, periodic fees, service fees or other fees that have the effect of reducing the total value amount for which the holder may redeem such gift certificate, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 per violation.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 75D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 75D cover?
Section 75D ("Imposition of certain fees reducing total value amount of gift certificate; penalty") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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