SF 2991

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/25/2022 09:45am

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; clarifying prohibited contract terms regarding choice of
venue; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 325E.37, subdivision 7.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 325E.37, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Prohibition of inclusion of certain unfair contract terms in sales
representative agreement.

(a) No manufacturer, wholesaler, assembler, or importer shall
circumvent compliance with this section by including in a sales representative agreement
a term or provision, whether express or implied, that includes or purports to include:

(1) an application or choice of law of any other state; deleted text begin or
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(2) new text begin a choice of venue in any other state; or
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new text begin (3) new text end a waiver of any provision of this section.

(b) Any term or provision described in paragraph (a) is void and unenforceable.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2022, and applies to sales
representative agreements entered into, renewed, or amended after that date.
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