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(a) In this section, “redemption or shipping fee” means any kind of consideration paid to the offeror. The term does not include a refundable deposit.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offeror may notify a person that the person will receive a gift, the receipt of which is conditioned on the person paying consideration of any kind, paying a charge, or incurring an expense, only if the offeror fully, clearly, and conspicuously discloses the consideration, charge, or expense.
(c) An offeror may not charge a redemption or shipping fee for a gift regardless of whether full disclosure of the fee is made.
(d) A gift is not prohibited in a legitimate trade promotion if the advertising regarding the promotion fully discloses any contractual obligation to be assumed to qualify for the gift.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 621.054. Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Payment of Consideration, Charge, or Expense - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/business-and-commerce-code/bus-com-sect-621-054/
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