SB374 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Retailers, refund policy, required to print on sales receipt

Summary

Requires retailers to print their refund policy on the sales receipt for purchases by consumers in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, retailers that regularly sell goods at retail to Alabama consumers must conspicuously display their refund policy on the printed receipt. The receipt must indicate whether exchanges, store credits, or cash refunds are offered; any limits on what can be exchanged or refunded; the time period for exchanges/credits/refunds; and other conditions that apply. If a retailer violates the law, they could be liable to the consumer for the purchase amount if the customer returns the item within 30 days.

Who It Affects

• Consumers who buy goods at retail in Alabama: will see refund policy details on receipts and may have a right to a refund if they return within 30 days, subject to the policy.
• Retailers who regularly sell goods at retail in Alabama: must print the refund policy on receipts and may face liability if they fail to comply.

Key Provisions

• Defines consumer as a natural person who buys goods at retail for personal, family, or household use.
• Defines retailer as a person, firm, or corporation that regularly sells goods at retail.
• Retailer must conspicuously display the retailer's refund policy on the printed sales receipt for purchases by consumers in Alabama.
• Receipt must state whether exchanges, store credits, or cash refunds are offered.
• Receipt must state any limitations or restrictions on the types of goods that may not be exchanged, returned for store credit, or refunded.
• Receipt must state the applicable time period for an exchange, store credit, or cash refund.
• Receipt must state any other conditions that govern an exchange, store credit, or refund.
• If a retailer violates the act, the consumer may be entitled to the purchase amount if the item is returned within 30 days.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Business and Commerce