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1 AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 272
2 AMENDMENT NO. . Amend Senate Bill 272, AS AMENDED,
3 in Section 5 of the bill by inserting immediately below the
4 last of line of Sec. 2JJ the following:
5 "(a) Sales of telecommunications calling time by means
6 of a prepaid calling card may not include, as a condition of
7 the sale or contract for sale, that the consumer must use the
8 prepaid calling time within a specified time period unless
9 the usage period is calculated from the date of first use or
10 unless the specific expiration date is disclosed on the face
11 of the card. This Section does not apply to calling time sold
12 for use by means of cellular telephones or to prepaid calling
13 cards provided on a promotional basis to consumers without
14 charge.
15 (b) As used in this Section, "prepaid calling card"
16 means an instrument or device issued for the use of the
17 cardholder in obtaining telecommunications calling time.
18 (c) A person who violates the provisions of this Section
19 commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of this Act.
20 A person who violates the provisions of this Section commits
21 a business offense may be fined not less than $501 nor more
22 than $5,000 for each offense.".