HF 3823

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to insurance; prohibiting automobile insurers from owning repair
facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 72A.20, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 72A.20, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 40. new text end

new text begin Interest in repair facility. new text end

new text begin No insurer that offers an automobile insurance
policy in this state shall hold or acquire any ownership interest in a business that repairs or
replaces the nonmechanical exterior or interior body parts of a damaged motor vehicle.
For purposes of this subdivision, "insurer" includes an affiliate of the insurer as defined in
section 72A.491, subdivision 3.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end