1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to civil actions; amending civil remedies for individual or family farmer 
1.3 	for consumer protection violations;amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 
1.4 	325F.70, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 325F.70, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 3.Private enforcement. (a) In addition to the remedies otherwise provided by 
1.9 	law, an individual or family farmer injured by a violation of sections 325F.68 to 325F.70 
1.10 	may bring a civil action and recover damages, together with costs and disbursements, 
1.11 	including costs of investigation and reasonable attorney fees, and receive other equitable 
1.12 	relief as determined by the court. An action brought under this section benefits the public.
1.13 	(b) For the purposes of this subdivision:
1.14 	(1) "family farmer" means a person or persons operating a family farm; and
1.15 	(2) "family farm" has the meaning given in section 116B.02, subdivision 6.

1.16 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective on August 1, 2023, and applies to causes 
1.17 	of action commenced on or after that date.