MN SF1651

Sellers must clearly and conspicuously disclose automatic renewal clauses and cancellation procedures at the time of contract entry for contracts with original terms of one year or more that automatically renew for more than one month.

Sellers must provide written notice to consumers 30 to 60 days before the last date to cancel, using stand-alone mailings in boldfaced type with cancellation procedures allowing cancellation by regular mail or email.

Consumers may cancel automatic renewals at any time before renewal with no cost, and if sellers fail to provide required disclosures or notices, consumers may cancel by any reasonable means including mail, email, or telephone.

Contracts subject to this law cannot require consumers to permit sellers to match competing offers; violating provisions are void and unenforceable.

The Minnesota Attorney General may enforce this law; the section applies to contracts entered into, modified, or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, with exemptions for contracts governed by other specific automatic renewal provisions and contracts allowing anytime cancellation with refunds.