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Can a merchant legally enforce an expiration date on store credit issued as an even-exchange refund under current consumer protection laws

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries10/31/2026
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Can a merchant legally enforce an expiration date on store credit issued as an even-exchange refund under current consumer protection laws
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
California Civil Code 1749.5 merchandise credit refund returned merchandise expiration date store credit lawGoogle ↗
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California Civil Code 1723 refund policy merchandise credit return exchange current lawGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
California Civil Code 1749.5 merchandise credit refund returned merchandise expiration date store credit law Google ↗
California Civil Code 1723 refund policy merchandise credit return exchange current law Google ↗

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California Civil Code 1749.5 merchandise credit refund returned merchandise expiration date store credit law
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California Civil Code 1723 refund policy merchandise credit return exchange current law
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