Select Committee on Aging
General Law Committee
Judiciary Committee
AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
SUMMARY: This act requires an individual, firm, or corporation that sells goods and services to the public to disclose eligibility requirements for any senior citizen discounts it offers by conspicuously placing a sign at the point of display, cash register, or store entrance stating the qualifying age and discount percentage or dollar amount.
The act allows the consumer protection commissioner to assess a $50 civil penalty against any person, firm, or corporation violating these provisions.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009
OLR Tracking: ND: JK: PF: TS