HF 3225

1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 12/12/2018 01:09pm

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) in addition to the requirements of subdivision 6, captures and stores in a manner
consistent with subdivision 6 images of (i) the identification required by this section, and
(ii) the wireless communications device;

(3) electronically reports all transactions to law enforcement;

(4) is located within the physical store of a retailer partner;

(5) otherwise complies with all requirements of this section; and

(6) only buys wireless communications devices.

(c) Local law enforcement may require an automated kiosk to close for repairs if for any
reason the kiosk is unable to comply with the requirements of this section.

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.