SF 258
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 02/11/2025 09:35 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to commerce; prohibiting nongratuity surcharges at restaurants; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[325E.85] RESTAURANT SURCHARGES.
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(a) A restaurant is prohibited from charging a surcharge other than (1) a gratuity, as
defined in section 177.23, subdivision 9, or (2) taxes imposed by a government entity on
the sale or purchase of goods.
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(b) The penalties and remedies under section 8.31 apply to a violation of this section.
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