HF 3225

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/15/2018 04:01pm

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; regulating wireless communications device dealer payments
for used devices; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 325E.319, subdivision
4.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 325E.319, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Payment for used wireless communications devices.

(a) A wireless
communications device dealer shall pay for purchases of all used wireless communications
devices by check mailed to a specific address or by electronic transfer.

(b) The purchase price may be paid in cash if the wireless communications device dealer
uses an automated kiosk that:

(1) uses a live representative to remotely monitor the automated kiosk during all hours
of operation;

(2) verifies a seller's identity in the manner set out in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause
(5);

(3) secures storage of wireless communications devices accepted by the automated kiosk
and adheres to the storage and retention requirements pursuant to this section;

(4) during each transaction captures and stores images in a manner consistent with the
requirements in subdivision 6 of (i) the seller, (ii) the identification required in this section,
and (iii) the wireless communications device;

(5) electronically reports all transactions to law enforcement pursuant to this section;

(6) has the capability to read and record ESN, IMEI, or MEID; and

(7) only buys wireless communications devices.

EFFECTIVE DATE.

This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to cash transactions under this section made on or after that date.