HF 1454

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/22/2021 02:36pm

A bill for an act
relating to telecommunications; increasing the civil penalties for unlawful robocalls;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 325E.31.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 325E.31, is amended to read:

325E.31 REMEDIES.

new text begin (a) new text end A person who is found to have violated sections 325E.27 to 325E.30 is subject to
the penalties and remedies, including a private right of action to recover damages, as provided
in section 8.31.

new text begin (b) In addition to the penalties and remedies under paragraph (a), the attorney general
is entitled to sue for and recover on behalf of the state a civil penalty from any person found
to have violated sections 325E.27 to 325E.30. The court must determine the civil penalty
amount, which must not exceed $100,000.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end