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MN Stat § 325F.6644 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6644 — Application.

325F.6644 APPLICATION. Subdivision 1. Damage disclosure. Section 325F.6641 does not apply to commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 pounds or more or to motorcycles. Subd. 2. Title branding. Section 325F.6642 does not apply to (1) commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 pounds or more or to motorcycles, other than reconstructed vehicles, as defined in section 168A.01, subdivision 16; and (2) restored pioneer vehicles, as defined in section 168A.01, subdivision 16a. History:  1989 c 188 s 9; 1993 c 93 s 19; 2008 c 216 s 1; 2012 c 195 s 8; 2012 c 267 s 6
MN Stat § 325F.6651 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6651 — Definitions.

325F.6651 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Application. For the purpose of sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658, the following terms have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Farm tractor. "Farm tractor" means any self-propelled vehicle which is designed primarily for pulling or propelling agricultural machinery and implements and is used principally in the occupation or business of farming, including an implement of husbandry, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 35, that is self-propelled. Subd. 3. Consumer. "Consumer" means a purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a new farm tractor, a person to whom the new farm tractor is transferred for the same purposes during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the farm tractor and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the terms of the warranty. In the case of an agricultural vehicle within the warranty period, the sale must be made through an authorized farm equipment dealer. Subd. 4. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, or distributing farm tractors, who under normal business conditions during the year, manufactures, assembles, or distributes to dealers at least ten new farm tractors. Subd. 5. Manufacturer's express warranty; warranty. "Manufacturer's express warranty" and "warranty" mean the written warranty of the manufacturer of a new farm tractor of its condition and fitness for use, including any terms or conditions precedent to the enforcement of obligations under that warranty. Subd. 6. Fair rental value. "Fair rental value" means the rental value calculated in accordance with the "Tractor and Farm Equipment Trade-In Guide" published by the National Farm and Power Equipment Dealers Association. Subd. 7. Nonconformity. "Nonconformity" means any condition of the farm tractor that makes it impossible to use for the purpose for which it was intended. Subd. 8. Reasonable allowance for prior use. "Reasonable allowance for prior use" shall mean no less than the fair rental value of the farm tractor and shall be the sum of: (1) that amount attributable to use by the consumer prior to the consumer's first report of the nonconformity to the manufacturer or its authorized dealers; (2) that amount attributable to use by the consumer during any period subsequent to such report of the reported nonconformity; and (3) that amount attributable to use by the consumer of the farm tractor provided by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers while the farm tractor is out of service by reason of repair of the reported nonconformity. History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 1
MN Stat § 325F.6652 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6652 — Notice To Consumer.

325F.6652 NOTICE TO CONSUMER. At the time of purchase the manufacturer must provide directly to the consumer a written statement on a separate piece of paper, in 10-point all capital type, in substantially the following form: "IMPORTANT: IF THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED UNDER STATE LAW TO REPLACEMENT OF IT OR A REFUND OF ITS PURCHASE PRICE. HOWEVER, TO BE ENTITLED TO REFUND OR REPLACEMENT, YOU MUST FIRST NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS AGENT, OR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALER OF THE PROBLEM IN WRITING AND GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE." History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 2
MN Stat § 325F.6653 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6653 — Manufacturer's Duty To Repair.

325F.6653 MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO REPAIR. If a farm tractor does not conform to applicable express written warranties and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer and its authorized dealer during the term of the express written warranties or during the period of one year following the date of the original delivery of the farm tractor to the consumer, whichever is earlier, the manufacturer or its authorized dealers shall make the repairs necessary to make the farm tractor conform to the express written warranties, notwithstanding that the repairs are made after the expiration of the warranty term or the one-year period. For a self-propelled vehicle this section is limited to warranties on the engine and power train. History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 3
MN Stat § 325F.6654 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6654 — Manufacturer's Duty To Refund Or Replace.

325F.6654 MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO REFUND OR REPLACE. Subdivision 1. Duty. (a) If the manufacturer or its authorized dealers are unable to make the farm tractor conform to any applicable express written warranty by repairing or correcting any condition which substantially impairs the use or market value of the farm tractor to the consumer within the time periods and after the number of attempts specified in subdivision 2, the manufacturer, through its authorized dealer who sold the farm tractor, shall, at the option of the consumer, replace the farm tractor with a comparable one, charging the consumer only a reasonable allowance for the consumer's use of the farm tractor, or accept the return of the farm tractor from the consumer and refund to the consumer the cash purchase price, including sales tax, license fees, registration fees, and any similar governmental charges, less a reasonable allowance for prior use. Refunds shall be made to the consumer and lienholder, if any, as their interests may appear in the county recorder's office. If no replacement or refund is made, the consumer may bring a civil action to enforce the obligation. No action may be brought unless the manufacturer has received prior direct written notification from or on behalf of the consumer and has been offered an opportunity to cure the condition alleged within a reasonable time that is not to exceed 60 business days. (b) For a self-propelled vehicle, this section is limited to warranties on the engine and power train. Subd. 2. When duty arises. The replacement or refund obligation specified in subdivision 1 shall arise if the manufacturer or its authorized dealers are unable to make the farm tractor conform to applicable express written warranties within the express written warranty term or during the period of one year following the date of the original physical delivery of the farm tractor to the consumer, whichever is the earlier date, and (1) the same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers, but such nonconformity continues to exist; or (2) the farm tractor is out of service by reason of repair of the same nonconformity for a cumulative total of 60 or more business days when the service department of the authorized dealer in possession of the farm tractor is open for purposes of repair, provided that days when the consumer has been provided by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers with the use of another farm tractor which performs the same function shall not be counted. History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 4
MN Stat § 325F.6655 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6655 — Extension Of Warranty.

325F.6655 EXTENSION OF WARRANTY. The terms of any express written warranty, the one-year period, and the 60-day repair period shall be extended by any period of time during which repair services or replacement parts are not available to the consumer because of a war, invasion, or strike, or fire, flood, or other natural disaster. History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 5
MN Stat § 325F.6657 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6657 — Affirmative Defenses.

325F.6657 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES. It shall be an affirmative defense to claim under sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658 that (1) an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair such use and market value, or (2) a nonconformity is the result of abuse or neglect, or of modifications or alterations of the farm tractor not authorized by the manufacturer. History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 7
MN Stat § 325F.6658 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6658 — Limitation On Actions.

325F.6658 LIMITATION ON ACTIONS. Any action brought under sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658 shall be commenced within six months following (1) expiration of the express written warranty term, or (2) one year following the date of the original delivery of the farm tractor to the customer, whichever is later. History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 8
MN Stat § 325F.6659 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6659 — Remedy Nonexclusive.

325F.6659 REMEDY NONEXCLUSIVE. Nothing in this section limits the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law. History:   1986 c 422 art 2 s 9
MN Stat § 325F.666 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.666 — Unlawful Reassignment Of Certain Motor Vehicle Contracts.

325F.666 UNLAWFUL REASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE CONTRACTS. Subdivision 1. Contracts subject to law. This section applies to contracts that transfer a right or interest in a motor vehicle, including lease contracts, conditional sales contracts, retail sales installment contracts, and security agreements. Subd. 2. Unauthorized transfers. A person who is not a party to a contract referred to in subdivision 1, and who has not first obtained written authorization from the secured creditor, lessor, or lienholder, may not do the following acts if that person receives consideration for so doing: (1) get control of the motor vehicle and then sell, transfer, assign, or lease it to another person; or (2) assist, cause, or arrange the actual or purported sale, transfer, assignment, or lease of the motor vehicle to another person. Subd. 3. Civil remedies. Any person injured by a violation of this section may bring a civil action to enforce this section and recover any actual damages, costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorneys fees incurred in the civil action. In addition to the remedies provided in this section, the attorney general may bring an action pursuant to section 8.31 against any person for violation of this section. History:   1991 c 12 s 1
MN Stat § 325F.6670 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.6670 — Equipment Required At Time Of Sale.

325F.6670 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AT TIME OF SALE. (a) No farm equipment dealer or other seller required to collect an excise tax under section 297A.62 may sell a farm tractor as defined in section 325F.6651, subdivision 2, unless, at the time of sale, the tractor is equipped with safety equipment as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c). (b) If originally provided by the manufacturer, the farm tractor must have: (1) power-take-off shields; and (2) road transport lighting and reflector systems. (c) Whether or not originally provided by the manufacturer, the farm tractor must have a slow-moving vehicle sign displayed in accordance with section 169.522. History:  1991 c 254 art 3 s 24; 2000 c 418 art 1 s 44
MN Stat § 325F.67 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.67 — False Statement In Advertisement.

325F.67 FALSE STATEMENT IN ADVERTISEMENT. Any person, firm, corporation, or association who, with intent to sell or in anywise dispose of merchandise, securities, service, or anything offered by such person, firm, corporation, or association, directly or indirectly, to the public, for sale or distribution, or with intent to increase the consumption thereof, or to induce the public in any manner to enter into any obligation relating thereto, or to acquire title thereto, or any interest therein, makes, publishes, disseminates, circulates, or places before the public, or causes, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public, in this state, in a newspaper or other publication, or in the form of a book, notice, handbill, poster, bill, label, price tag, circular, pamphlet, program, or letter, or over any radio or television station, or in any other way, an advertisement of any sort regarding merchandise, securities, service, or anything so offered to the public, for use, consumption, purchase, or sale, which advertisement contains any material assertion, representation, or statement of fact which is untrue, deceptive, or misleading, shall, whether or not pecuniary or other specific damage to any person occurs as a direct result thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and any such act is declared to be a public nuisance and may be enjoined as such. The duty of a strict observance and enforcement of this law and prosecution for any violation thereof is hereby expressly imposed upon the attorney general, and it shall be the duty of the county attorney of any county wherein a violation of this section shall have occurred, upon complaint being made, to prosecute any person violating any of the provisions of this section. History:  (10390, 10391) 1913 c 51 s 1; 1915 c 309 s 1,2; 1953 c 438 s 1; 1967 c 302 s 2; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 325F.68 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.68 — Definitions.

325F.68 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. The following words and terms where used in sections 325F.68 to 325F.70 shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section. Subd. 2. Merchandise. "Merchandise" means any objects, wares, goods, commodities, intangibles, real estate, loans, or services. Subd. 3. Person. "Person" means any natural person or a legal representative, partnership, corporation (domestic and foreign), company, trust, business entity, or association, and any agent, employee, salesperson, partner, officer, director, member, stockholder, associate, trustee, or cestui que trust thereof. Subd. 4. Sale. "Sale" means any sale, offer for sale, or attempt to sell any merchandise for any consideration. Subd. 5. Going out of business sale. "Going out of business sale" means any sale advertised or held out to the public as a sale in anticipation of the imminent termination of a business, including any sale advertised or held out to the public as a "going out of business sale," a "close out sale," a "loss of lease sale," a "must vacate sale," a "bankruptcy sale," or in any similar terms. History:  1963 c 842 s 1; 1985 c 148 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1997 c 157 s 60
MN Stat § 325F.691 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.691 — Unreasonable Delay In Mortgage Loan Closing.

325F.691 UNREASONABLE DELAY IN MORTGAGE LOAN CLOSING. Subdivision 1. Prohibited conduct. (a) A lender, as defined in section 47.206, who causes unreasonable delay in processing a loan application beyond the expiration date of an interest rate or discount point agreement is liable to the borrower for a penalty in an amount not to exceed the borrower's actual out-of-pocket damages, including the present value of the increased interest costs over the normal life of the loan, or specific performance of the agreement. This paragraph applies to an agreement entered into after July 1, 2004. (b) For purposes of this section, evidence of unreasonable delay includes, but is not limited to: (1) failure of the lender to return telephone calls or otherwise respond to the borrower's inquiries concerning the status of the loan; (2) the addition by the lender of new requirements for processing or approving the loan that were not disclosed to the borrower under section 47.206, subdivision 2, clause (3), unless the requirements result from governmental agency or secondary mortgage market changes, other than changes in interest rates, that occur after the date of the agreement; or (3) failure by the lender to take actions necessary to process or approve the loan within a reasonable period of time, if the borrower provided information requested by the lender in a timely manner. Subd. 2. Additional penalty. In addition to the remedies in subdivision 1 of this section, a lender is liable to the borrower for $500 for each unreasonable delay in processing a loan application which causes an interest rate or discount point agreement to expire before closing. History:   2004 c 203 art 1 s 4
MN Stat § 325F.693 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.693 — Fraudulent Telephone Services; Slamming.

325F.693 FRAUDULENT TELEPHONE SERVICES; SLAMMING. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, a "telephone service subscriber" means a person who contracts with a telephone company for telephone services or a telecommunications company for telecommunications services. (b) The definitions contained in chapter 237 apply to this section. Subd. 2. Slamming deemed consumer fraud. (a) It is fraud under section 325F.69 to request a change in a telephone service subscriber's local exchange or interexchange carrier without the subscriber's verified consent. (b) A telephone service subscriber may employ the remedies provided in section 237.66 for violations of paragraph (a). Section 8.31 may also be employed to remedy violations of paragraph (a). (c) For the purposes of paragraph (a): (1) the consent of the telephone service subscriber may be verified utilizing any method that is consistent with federal law or regulation; (2) compliance with applicable federal law and regulation, or state law and rule, whichever is more stringent, is a complete defense to an allegation of consumer fraud under paragraph (a); and (3) it is the responsibility of the company or carrier requesting a change in a telephone service subscriber's company or carrier to verify that the subscriber has authorized the change. A telephone company or telecommunications carrier providing local exchange service who has been requested by another telephone company or telecommunications carrier to process a change in a subscriber's carrier is only liable under this section if it knowingly participates in processing a requested change that is unauthorized. Nothing in this section shall be construed to change a telephone company's or telecommunications carrier's obligations under section 237.66. History:   1997 c 68 s 5
MN Stat § 325F.696 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.696 — Liability For Unauthorized Use Of Cellular Telephones.

325F.696 LIABILITY FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES. Subdivision 1. Liability limited. A customer is not liable for cellular telephone charges imposed by a wireless service provider that result from the unauthorized use of the customer's cellular telephone. There is a rebuttable presumption that any use of a cellular telephone after the wireless service provider has been notified that the telephone is lost or stolen is unauthorized, provided that the customer agreed to suspend use of the wireless device. Subd. 2. Unauthorized use defined. For purposes of subdivision 1, "unauthorized use" means use by a person other than the customer who does not have actual, implied, or apparent authority for the use. History:   2009 c 54 s 1
MN Stat § 325F.697 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.697 — Live Check Solicitation Prohibited.

325F.697 LIVE CHECK SOLICITATION PROHIBITED. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "live check" means a negotiable check, money order, draft, or other instrument, the presentment or negotiation of which may obligate a consumer to pay for a good or service. For the purposes of this section, "live check" does not include a live check issued by a lender or financial institution, as defined in section 47.605, subdivision 1. Subd. 2. Live check solicitation deemed deceptive sales practice. It is a deceptive practice under section 325F.69 to solicit a Minnesota resident for the sale of a good or service by providing a live check payable to the addressee, the presentment or negotiation of which obligates the addressee to purchase a good or service. History:   2010 c 192 s 1
MN Stat § 325F.698 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales|Section 325F.698 — Smartphone Antitheft Protection.

325F.698 SMARTPHONE ANTITHEFT PROTECTION. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them. (b) "Smartphone" means a cellular phone or other mobile device that: (1) is built on a smartphone mobile operating system; (2) possesses advanced computing capability; (3) enables network connectivity; and (4) is capable of operating on a long-term evolution network and successor wireless data network communication standards. Capabilities a smartphone may possess include, but are not limited to, built-in applications, Internet access, digital voice service, text messaging, e-mail, and web browsing. Smartphone does not include a phone commonly referred to as a feature or messaging phone, a laptop computer, a tablet device, or a device that has only electronic reading capability. Subd. 2. Antitheft functionality required. Any new smartphone manufactured on or after July 1, 2015, sold or purchased in Minnesota must be equipped with preloaded antitheft functionality or be capable of downloading that functionality. The functionality must be available to purchasers at no cost. History:   2014 c 241 art 1 s 1