On June 28, 2007 Governor Charlie Crist signed into law Senate Bill 1638 as Florida Statute Section 501.95, “Relating to Gift Certificates and similar Credit Items”.

 In essence the law states that any Gift Certificate or similar credit item that is sold CANNOT carry an EXPIRATION DATE.

For a more detailed explanation of this new law, please click on the following link to review a summary of the exceptions or to read the law in its entirety.

 With the holiday season now upon us, your FSMTA Board and Lobby Team wanted to remind and inform you of this change to an important segment of the business of massage.

  Senate 1638: Relating to Gift Certificates & Similar Credit Items

 Your State Representatives

Rep. Seth McKeel
District 63

Rep. Kelli Stargel
District 64

Rep. John Wood
District 65

Rep. Baxter G. Troutman
District 66

Florida House of Representatives