HF 2599

1st Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/04/2010 11:18am

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; prohibiting the use of live check solicitations; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [325F.697] LIVE CHECK SOLICITATION PROHIBITED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin 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 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.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Live check solicitation deemed deceptive sales practice. new text end

new text begin 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.
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