Deducting Gratuity when Redeeming Gift Certificate
Chapter	266
Section	75F
WMS Code	266/75F
WMS Offense	CERTIFICATE, DEDUCT GRATUITY FROM c266 §75F
Elements	On [DATE OF OFFENSE:] did redeem a gift certificate, as defined in G.L. c.255D, §1, and did deduct a gratuity therefrom without the consent of the holder of the gift certificate.
Penalty	$300.
Right of Arrest	NO RIGHT OF ARREST
Notes	"Gift certificate'', a writing identified as a gift certificate purchased by a buyer for use by a person other than the buyer not redeemable in cash and usable in its face amount in lieu of cash in exchange for goods or services supplied by the seller. A gift certificate shall include an electronic card with a banked dollar value, a merchandise credit, a certificate where the issuer has received payment for the full face value for the future purchase or delivery of goods or services and any other medium that evidences the giving of consideration in exchange for the right to redeem the certificate, electronic card or other medium for goods, food, services, credit or money of at least an equal value. A gift certificate shall not include pre-paid calling arrangements, as defined in section 1 of chapter 64H of the General Laws.
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Attempt to Commit
Conspiracy to Commit
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Effective Date	6/9/2008