Chapter 82A — Membership Camping Practices Act

82A.01 Citation Establishes the short title of Chapter 82A as the Membership Camping Practices Act. 82A.02 Definitions Defines key terms used in the Membership Camping Practices Act, including advertisement, advanced payment, amenity, … 82A.03 Registration Requirement Requires operators of membership camping programs to register with the commissioner of commerce before selling … 82A.04 Sets disclosure requirements that operators must provide to prospective purchasers before signing a membership camping … 82A.05 Disclosure Statement Establishes a mandatory rescission period during which purchasers may cancel a membership camping contract without … 82A.06 Exemptions Requires membership camping operators to place purchaser payments in escrow or provide surety bonds to protect … 82A.07 Prohibits deceptive and unfair practices in the sale of membership camping contracts. 82A.08 Addresses advertising standards for membership camping programs. 82A.09 Advertising Provides remedies for purchasers harmed by violations of the Membership Camping Practices Act. 82A.10 Inspection of Records Grants enforcement authority to the commissioner of commerce and the attorney general. 82A.11 Sales Contract; Rescission Provides for penalties and sanctions for violations of the Membership Camping Practices Act. 82A.111 Escrow Requirement Requires membership camping operators to deposit all buyer payments and membership dues in escrow accounts at Minnesota … 82A.12 Enforcement; Powers of Commissioner Sets record-keeping requirements for membership camping operators. 82A.13 Prohibited Practices Requires annual reporting by membership camping operators to the commissioner of commerce. 82A.14 Unfair Practices Addresses the transferability of membership camping contracts. 82A.15 Preservation of Purchaser's Claims and Defenses Establishes rules for contract termination by either the operator or the purchaser. 82A.16 Provides protections for purchasers when a membership camping operation is sold or transferred to a new owner. 82A.17 Addresses the relationship between the Membership Camping Practices Act and other consumer protection laws. 82A.18 Enforcement; Penalties and Remedies Sets standards for the maintenance and condition of membership campground facilities. 82A.19 Civil Liability Establishes provisions for dispute resolution between operators and purchasers. 82A.20 Rules and Opinions Addresses the use of promotional gifts and premiums in connection with camping membership sales. 82A.21 Scope Contains provisions addressing out-of-state membership camping operators selling to Minnesota residents. 82A.22 Service of Process Provides for the registration fee and related administrative costs of the camping membership registration program. 82A.23 Waivers Void Addresses confidentiality of certain business records submitted during the registration process. 82A.24 Administration Establishes the effective date and applicability provisions for the Membership Camping Practices Act. 82A.25 Criminal Penalties Provides severability provisions for the Membership Camping Practices Act. 82A.26 Nonapplicability of Certain Law Contains additional provisions for the regulation of membership camping in Minnesota.