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Got A Gift Card? Know California's Laws So You Don't Lose Out
When it comes to gift cards, California laws have stricter consumer protections than federal law, but both work together to make sure your gift card doesn't become a useless piece of plastic. CBS2/KCAL9's Erica Nochlin explains what consumers need to know