Discounts or Gift Certificates: CT Lawmakers Scrutinize Groupon

Friday, 15 July 2011 | by Pat's Picks

Connecticut is the first state to question whether what Groupon offers should be considered discounts or gift certificates, says the Hartford Courant. The state’s Attorney General took up the issue after a citizen questioned whether the site’s discounts were in accordance with state law regarding gift certificates. Many states prohibit gift certificates from having expiration dates, which means the Connecticut decision could have ramifications for the 50 million Groupon users around the country.