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as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/26/2014 09:48am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to telecommunications; consumer protection; prohibiting wireless
carriers from assessing early termination fees in certain instances; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [325E.319] ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND ASSESSMENTS; EARLY
TERMINATION.
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new text begin (a) If a wireless telecommunications carrier adds or increases an administrative fee
or assessment at any time during a customer's contract period, the carrier must notify the
affected customer 30 days prior to implementation. The notification must include the
amount of the new or increased administrative fee or assessment, as well as a statement
outlining the customer's rights under paragraph (b).
 new text end

new text begin (b) If a customer receives a notice under paragraph (a), the customer may elect to
terminate the contract for wireless telecommunications service. The election must occur
within 60 days of the notification deadline. If the customer elects to terminate a contract
under this paragraph, the wireless telecommunications carrier is prohibited from assessing
an early termination fee.
 new text end

new text begin (c) For the purposes of this section, "administrative fee or assessment" means any
charge on a customer's bill that is not: (i) a charge for service or services to which the
customer is subscribed; (ii) a credit or an adjustment to a prior bill; or (iii) a federal, state,
or local tax, regulatory fee, or surcharge.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from April 30, 2013,
and applies to new or increased administrative fees or assessments effective on or after
that date. A customer impacted by a new or increased administrative fee between the
effective date of this section and the date of enactment may exercise the option under
paragraph (b) for 60 days after the date of enactment.
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