Why are Olay product rebates not valid in Maine?
— Carol, No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots hoped to get you a more specific answer, but her calls to the Maine Attorney General’s office were not returned. She can tell you that each state has its own laws for consumer protection. For rebates, these regulations govern things such as whether or not proofs of purchase can be required and what other stipulations can be placed on purchases. Apparently, Oil of Olay’s rebates do not meet Maine standards. In general, some states are more inclined toward consumer protections than others. From what Sun Spots has seen, Maine seems to be very good about protecting residents’ rights. So even though not being able to apply for a rebate is inconvenient, it is nice to know that overall the state is looking out for the “little guy.” There are downsides to having individual state laws. Ever wonder why your credit card bills go to Sioux City, N.D., or Wilmington, Del.? North Dakota and Delaware are two states that changed their laws to allow banks to charge hig
