Assembly approves 'rain check' law to curb bait-and-switch sales; retailers raise concerns
The Assembly passed a bill requiring sellers who advertise sale items to offer a rain check (commonly 60 days) or conspicuously disclose quantities or that no rain checks will be provided; debate focused on burdens for small retailers, supply-chain and inflation concerns.
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The Assembly approved legislation (Assembly 6458, calendar 211) that requires sellers who advertise sale merchandise to either provide a rain check to a customer when advertised items are unavailable or to conspicuously disclose the quantity available or that no rain checks will be offered.
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