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What is the history of federal regulation for deceptive trade practices and consumer protection?

Why are minors contracts voidable? What type of protection do children need, and do you believe they still need this type of protection?

I work at a store in California.  Last night, a mother came into our store to return a purchase her 14-year-old daughter had made two hours earlier.  I informed her that not all of the items her daughter had purchased were returnable (as stated on the receipt and store policy).  She in turn stated that it was against state law to refuse the return of a purchase made by a minor.  I had never heard of this, and I am wondering if it is true. State of California Department of JusticeOffice of the Attorney GeneralRefund Policy http://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/refund_policies