§ 10-1-439-10 — Consumers' receipt of goods, wares, merchandise, or products without consent deemed unconditional gift

When a business that allows a consumer to accept an automatic renewal or continuous service offer online sends any goods, wares, merchandise, or products to a consumer under an automatic renewal of purchase or a continuous service agreement, without first obtaining the consumer's consent pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 10-1-439.9 , such goods, wares, merchandise, or products shall for all purposes be deemed an unconditional gift to the consumer, who may use or dispose of such goods, wares, merchandise, and products in any manner he or she sees fit without obligation to the business, including, but not limited to, bearing the cost of or responsibility for shipping any goods, wares, merchandise, or products to the business.

Legislative History

Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 701,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024. Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 336,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024, app. to any automatic renewal or continuous service plan or arrangement entered into on or after 1/1/2024.