Coupons.

Existing law prohibits a person from issuing a coupon, as defined, unless the person is the individual issuing the coupon, a member of an association issuing the coupon, or a person engaged in the business of issuing coupons, and specified information is included on the coupon. Existing law requires a coupon issued by a member or members of an association to include the name and address of the principal place of business of the association. Existing law makes a violation of those provisions a misdemeanor. This bill would additionally require a coupon issued by a member or members of an association to include an Internet Web site address. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision. Because a violation of that requirement would constitute a misdemeanor, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.