Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection

15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes State agencies must adopt updated terminology from Laws 2005 when they replace existing printed materials and signs. … 325F.001 This section has been repealed or relocated. It pointed to section 15.001. 325F.01 Asbestos Used in Building and Remodeling It is illegal to use, sell, or receive powdered asbestos for construction or remodeling in Minnesota. The ban covers … 325F.015 Unsafe Bleachers It is illegal to manufacture, sell, or install bleachers in Minnesota that do not meet the safety standards set in … 325F.02 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.03 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.04 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.05 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.06 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.07 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.071 Flame-retardant Chemicals; Prohibition This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.072 Firefighting Foam This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.075 Food Packaging; Pfas This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.078 Sales of Aerosol Dusters Containing 1,1- Difluoroethane (dfe) This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.08 Importation, Manufacture, Sale or Distribution of Hazardous Articles Household furniture and mattresses sold in Minnesota must comply with flammability standards. Manufacturers must label … 325F.09 Definitions This section sets penalties for violating the furniture flammability standards. Manufacturers and sellers who violate … 325F.10 Banning of Hazardous Articles; Rules This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.11 Testing of Articles to Determine and Insure Compliance This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.12 Repurchase of Banned Articles This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.13 Banned Hazardous Toys; Prohibitions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.135 Unsafe Recalled Toys; Prohibition on Sale Child-resistant packaging is required for all household substances that could be harmful to children. Products must … 325F.14 Hazardous Toys; Seizure This section requires hazardous household substances to carry warning labels that describe the danger, provide first aid … 325F.15 Commissioner's Right of Access to Premises, Records Violations of the hazardous substance labeling and packaging laws are a misdemeanor. The commissioner of health can … 325F.16 Penalties Caustic or corrosive substances sold in Minnesota must have warning labels identifying the dangerous ingredients and … 325F.17 Citation Violations of the caustic substance labeling requirements are a gross misdemeanor. Each sale of a mislabeled caustic … 325F.171 Crib Safety This section bans the sale of baby cribs that do not meet current federal safety standards. It applies to new and used … 325F.172 Definitions Hotels and child care facilities must use only cribs that meet current federal safety standards. Facilities must inspect … 325F.173 Bisphenol-a in Certain Children's Products Violations of the crib safety law can result in civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation. The attorney general … 325F.174 Bisphenol-a in Children's Food Containers This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.175 Bisphenol-a Replacement Chemicals This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.176 Definitions This section bans the sale of children's products that contain more than trace amounts of certain toxic chemicals, … 325F.177 Formaldehyde in Children's Products; Ban This section bans the sale of upholstered furniture for children that contains certain flame retardant chemicals, which … 325F.178 Formaldehyde Replacement Chemicals This section bans the sale of certain products containing PFAS chemicals (sometimes called 'forever chemicals') starting … 325F.179 Enforcement This section addresses enforcement under Minnesota law. 325F.18 Duty of Manufacturer Products containing toxic materials must be labeled with the names of the toxic ingredients and the word 'POISON' or … 325F.181 Formaldehyde Product Standard This section addresses formaldehyde product standard under Minnesota law. 325F.185 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure This section addresses electric vehicle infrastructure under Minnesota law. 325F.19 Home Insulation; Consumer Protection; Definitions Retailers must keep regulated toxic substances in a secure area and may not sell them to minors. Penalties apply for … 325F.20 Specifications for Manufacture, Labeling, and Installation of Insulation Manufacturers and sellers of art materials must label products that contain toxic substances with appropriate health … 325F.21 Testing of Insulation This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.22 Unfair and Deceptive Advertising Practices Smoke detectors sold in Minnesota must meet UL (Underwriters Laboratories) standards. Landlords must provide working … 325F.23 Marking, Labeling, and Consumer Information This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.24 Enforcement; Penalties Fabric and textile products sold in Minnesota must be labeled with their fiber content, country of origin, and the … 325F.245 Landscape Application Contracts This section addresses landscape application contracts under Minnesota law. 325F.25 Definitions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.26 Use of Secondhand Material Forbidden in Certain Cases This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.27 Sale of Bedding This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.28 Material Must Be Renovated This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.29 Sales Forbidden; Exceptions; Penalties This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.30 Shoddy Material to Be Labeled This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.31 Bedding to Be Labeled It is illegal to sell food, drinks, cosmetics, or drugs that contain harmful additives. Products must comply with … 325F.32 Feathers to Be Renovated This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.33 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.34 Testimony; Production of Books and Documents This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.35 Definitions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.36 Manufacture and Sale of Cotton Duck or Canvas; Stamps, Brands, and Marks This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.37 Certain Sales Unlawful; Misstatements Forbidden This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.38 Bedding products (mattresses, pillows, and comforters) sold in Minnesota must have labels identifying the filling … 325F.39 Unlawful to Deface Mark The commissioner of health oversees bedding product labeling and sanitation, and can inspect manufacturing facilities. … 325F.40 Violations; Penalties This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.41 Testimony; Production of Books and Documents This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.42 Fraud in the Sale of Fur Wearing Apparel This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.43 Imitation Indian-made Goods to Be Branded This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.44 Brand Minnesota's Lemon Law protects buyers of new motor vehicles that have serious defects the manufacturer cannot fix. After … 325F.45 Goods Not to Be Sold Without Brand This section defines key terms for the Lemon Law, including what counts as a 'consumer,' 'motor vehicle,' … 325F.46 Remedies Before going to court under the Lemon Law, you may need to go through the manufacturer's dispute resolution program if … 325F.47 Misrepresentation of Blind-made Articles or Products This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.48 Prison-made Goods Are Subject to Laws of State This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.49 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.50 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.51 Operation of Airport Foreign Currency Exchanges This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.52 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.53 Retail Merchandise; Price Marking This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.54 Penalties This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.55 Local Ordinance Preempted This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.56 Definitions Defines key terms for Minnesota's Truth in Repairs Act (sections 325F.56-325F.66). 'Repairs' means work over $100 on … 325F.57 Service Calls This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.58 Estimates Repair shops must give you a written estimate before starting work if you ask for one. The estimate must list all parts, … 325F.59 Repairs Repair shops cannot charge you for work you did not approve. They also cannot do repairs they know are unnecessary … 325F.60 Invoice After finishing repairs on your car, appliance, or home, the shop must give you a written invoice that lists the date, … 325F.61 Return of Property This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.62 Required Shop Practices Repair shops must return your old replaced parts if you ask before the repair starts. Shops must keep records of each … 325F.63 Remedies; Penalties If a repair shop overcharges you, does unauthorized work, or violates the Truth in Repairs Act, you can get your car or … 325F.64 Exemptions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.65 Preemption by State This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.66 Title This section addresses title under Minnesota law. 325F.661 Sale of Electric-assisted Bicycles and Other Electric Cycles This section addresses sale of electric-assisted bicycles and other electric cycles under Minnesota law. 325F.662 Sale of Used Motor Vehicles When you buy a used car from a dealer in Minnesota, the dealer must give you a written warranty. Cars with under 36,000 … 325F.664 New Motor Vehicle Damage Disclosures Before selling a new car, the dealer must tell you in writing and out loud about any damage the car had if the repair … 325F.6641 Disclosure of Vehicle Damage If a vehicle has been damaged so badly that the repair cost was more than 80% of its value, the seller must tell the … 325F.6642 Title Branding This section addresses title branding under Minnesota law. 325F.6643 Remedies; Penalties If a seller or dealer breaks the vehicle disclosure rules about damage, salvage titles, or odometer fraud, the buyer can … 325F.6644 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.665 New Motor Vehicle Warranties; Manufacturer's Duty to Repair, Refund, or Replace Minnesota's 'Lemon Law' for new motor vehicles. If a manufacturer cannot fix a substantial defect after a reasonable … 325F.6651 Definitions This section addresses definitions under Minnesota law. 325F.6652 Notice to Consumer This section addresses notice to consumer under Minnesota law. 325F.6653 Manufacturer's Duty to Repair This section addresses manufacturer's duty to repair under Minnesota law. 325F.6654 Manufacturer's Duty to Refund or Replace This section addresses manufacturer's duty to refund or replace under Minnesota law. 325F.6655 Extension of Warranty This section addresses extension of warranty under Minnesota law. 325F.6656 Alternative Dispute Settlement This section addresses alternative dispute settlement under Minnesota law. 325F.6657 Affirmative Defenses This section addresses affirmative defenses under Minnesota law. 325F.6658 Limitation on Actions This section addresses limitation on actions under Minnesota law. 325F.6659 Remedy Nonexclusive This section addresses remedy nonexclusive under Minnesota law. 325F.666 Unlawful Reassignment of Certain Motor Vehicle Contracts This section addresses unlawful reassignment of certain motor vehicle contracts under Minnesota law. 325F.6670 Equipment Required at Time of Sale This section addresses equipment required at time of sale under Minnesota law. 325F.67 False Statement in Advertisement Makes it a misdemeanor and a public nuisance to publish any advertisement containing untrue, deceptive, or misleading … 325F.675 Fraud Related to Consumer Telephone Records This section addresses fraud related to consumer telephone records under Minnesota law. 325F.676 Ticket Sales This section addresses ticket sales under Minnesota law. 325F.677 Availability of Water at Places of Entertainment This section addresses availability of water at places of entertainment under Minnesota law. 325F.68 Definitions Defines key terms for Minnesota's Consumer Fraud Act (sections 325F.68-325F.70), including 'merchandise' (goods, … 325F.69 Unlawful Practices Prohibits fraud, misrepresentation, deceptive practices, and unfair or unconscionable conduct in connection with the … 325F.691 Unreasonable Delay in Mortgage Loan Closing If your mortgage lender unreasonably delays processing your loan and your locked interest rate expires because of the … 325F.692 Fraudulent Telephone Services; Billing This section addresses fraudulent telephone services; billing under Minnesota law. 325F.693 Fraudulent Telephone Services; Slamming This section addresses fraudulent telephone services; slamming under Minnesota law. 325F.694 False or Misleading Commercial Electronic Mail Messages This section addresses false or misleading commercial electronic mail messages under Minnesota law. 325F.6945 Internet Service Providers; Prohibited Actions This section addresses internet service providers; prohibited actions under Minnesota law. 325F.695 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.696 Liability for Unauthorized Use of Cellular Telephones This section addresses liability for unauthorized use of cellular telephones under Minnesota law. 325F.697 Live Check Solicitation Prohibited This section addresses live check solicitation prohibited under Minnesota law. 325F.698 Smartphone Antitheft Protection This section addresses smartphone antitheft protection under Minnesota law. 325F.70 Remedies Provides remedies for violations of Minnesota's Consumer Fraud Act. The attorney general or county attorneys may seek … 325F.71 Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons; Additional Civil Penalty for Deceptive Acts Imposes an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation when deceptive trade practices, false advertising, or … 325F.72 Disclosure of Special Care Status Required This section addresses disclosure of special care status required under Minnesota law. 325F.721 Provision of 'i'm Okay' Check Services This section addresses provision of 'i'm okay' check services under Minnesota law. 325F.722 Consumer Protections for Exempt Settings This section addresses consumer protections for exempt settings under Minnesota law. 325F.725 Recovery Residence Title Protection This section addresses recovery residence title protection under Minnesota law. 325F.73 Fraudulent Sale of Gold and Silver; Penalty This section addresses fraudulent sale of gold and silver; penalty under Minnesota law. 325F.731 Definitions This section addresses definitions under Minnesota law. 325F.732 License This section addresses license under Minnesota law. 325F.733 License; Application; Terms and Conditions This section addresses license; application; terms and conditions under Minnesota law. 325F.734 Identification of Sellers This section addresses identification of sellers under Minnesota law. 325F.735 Records Required This section addresses records required under Minnesota law. 325F.736 Required Holding Period This section addresses required holding period under Minnesota law. 325F.737 Additional Holding Period This section addresses additional holding period under Minnesota law. 325F.738 Trading This section addresses trading under Minnesota law. 325F.739 Certain Purchases Prohibited This section addresses certain purchases prohibited under Minnesota law. 325F.741 Payment by Check This section addresses payment by check under Minnesota law. 325F.742 Governmental Subdivisions May Regulate This section addresses governmental subdivisions may regulate under Minnesota law. 325F.743 Criminal Penalty This section addresses criminal penalty under Minnesota law. 325F.744 Civil Penalty This section addresses civil penalty under Minnesota law. 325F.75 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.755 Prize Notices and Solicitations This section regulates telemarketing practices in Minnesota, including when telemarketers can call, what they must … 325F.76 Definitions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.77 Promotional Distribution This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.78 Remedies This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.781 Requirements; Tobacco Product Delivery Sales This section addresses requirements; tobacco product delivery sales under Minnesota law. 325F.782 Definitions This section addresses definitions under Minnesota law. 325F.7821 Prohibition on Deceptive Vapor Products This section addresses prohibition on deceptive vapor products under Minnesota law. 325F.783 Auto Glass Repair or Replacement This section addresses auto glass repair or replacement under Minnesota law. 325F.784 Prescription Drug Discounts This section addresses prescription drug discounts under Minnesota law. 325F.785 Sales of Hiv Home Collection Kits and Hypodermic Syringes and Needles This section addresses sales of hiv home collection kits and hypodermic syringes and needles under Minnesota law. 325F.79 Definitions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.791 Sales of Dogs and Cats This section addresses sales of dogs and cats under Minnesota law. 325F.792 Additional Penalties This section addresses additional penalties under Minnesota law. 325F.795 Unauthorized Possession of Merchandise Pallets This section addresses unauthorized possession of merchandise pallets under Minnesota law. 325F.80 Retail Sales of Consumer Goods; Refunds When you return an item to a store in good condition with your receipt, the store must give you a cash refund unless the … 325F.81 Replica Firearms; Warning Label This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.812 Cellular Telephone Cases This section addresses cellular telephone cases under Minnesota law. 325F.814 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.82 Definitions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.83 Regulation of Automatic Garage Door Opening Systems This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.84 Definitions This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.85 Application of Other Law This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.86 Disclosures This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.87 Form Requirements This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.88 Advertising This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.89 Default This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.90 Lessee's Reinstatement Rights This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.91 Prohibited Practices This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.92 Lessor's Communications Concerning Lessee This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.93 Early Purchase Option This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.94 Claims and Defenses This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.95 Liability; Liability Damage Waiver This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.96 Exempted Transaction This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.97 Penalties and Remedies This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.98 This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.981 Check Cashing Practices This section addresses check cashing practices under Minnesota law. 325F.982 Consumer Identification Information This section addresses consumer identification information under Minnesota law. 325F.985 Definitions This section addresses definitions under Minnesota law. 325F.986 Exclusivity Agreements This section addresses exclusivity agreements under Minnesota law. 325F.987 Limitation on Actions This section addresses limitation on actions under Minnesota law. 325F.988 Nonapplication This section addresses nonapplication under Minnesota law. 325F.99 Telephone Calls; Fees; Long-distance Carriers; Notice This section has been repealed or relocated. 325F.991 911 Emergency Phone Service Representations This section addresses 911 emergency phone service representations under Minnesota law. 325F.992 Prohibition of Assignment of Military Pay or Military Benefits This section addresses prohibition of assignment of military pay or military benefits under Minnesota law. 325F.995 Genetic Information Privacy Act Minnesota's Genetic Information Privacy Act requires companies that sell DNA testing kits (like ancestry or health …