New laws begin January 1
The following are select new laws passed during the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions that take effect January 1, 2025. Summaries of all laws passed by the 2024 Legislature are available online from nonpartisan House Public Information Services at www.house.mn.gov/newlaws/#/search/2024.
Consumers
Added protection for online
ticket buyers
Ticket buyers will have additional consumer protections when buying event tickets online. Restrictions will be put in place to ensure ticket buyers know the total cost of a ticket upfront; ensuring purchasers receive proof of purchase and refund policy details within 24 hours; and requiring an online ticket marketplace to disclose on its website it is a ticket reseller.
Advertised prices to include all mandatory fees or surcharges
A person or business will be prohibited from advertising, displaying or offering a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or surcharges....