1971 c 865 s 1

When this applies: In any matter involving anticompetitive business practices, monopolization, or restraint of trade in Minnesota. Who this affects: Businesses operating in Minnesota, consumers, and competitors harmed by anticompetitive conduct. Key points: The Minnesota Antitrust Law of 1971 (sections 325D.49 through 325D.66) is modeled on federal antitrust law but provides independent state-law protections. The Attorney General enforces the Act under section 8.31, and private parties may also bring claims. Minnesota courts often look to federal antitrust precedent when interpreting these provisions.