§ 325G.13 — Disclosure Obligation
Plain-Language Summary
Before making a sales pitch by phone or in person, a seller must clearly state their name, the company they represent, and what they are trying to sell. In-person sellers must also show an ID card.
325G.13 DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION.
Before any personal solicitation every seller shall, at the time of initial contact or communication with the potential buyer, clearly and expressly disclose: the individual seller’s name, the name of the business firm or organization the seller represents, the identity or kinds of goods or services the seller wishes to demonstrate or sell, and that the seller wishes to demonstrate or sell the identified goods or services. When the initial contact is made in person, the seller shall also show the potential buyer an identification card which clearly states the seller’s name and the name of the business or organization represented. The disclosures required by this section shall be made before asking any questions or making any statements except an initial greeting. Nonprofit organizations are exempt from the requirements of this section.
History:
1975 c 372 s 2; 1986 c 444
History: History: 1975 c 372 s 2; 1986 c 444