Now in effect.
In California by law (CIV § 1749.5CIV § 1749.5) any gift certificate with a cash value of less than ten dollars ($10) may be redeemed for cash for its cash value. California has passed a new bill which increases this to $15 and also includes e-cards.
Read: List of websites to redeem gift cards that are under $1-$10 (varies by state)
Hat tip to the reader RM
