MN HF3526

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 325E.80 to add definitions for "restoration and mitigation services provider" (person providing property damage prevention services after fire, smoke, water, or storm events) and "tree trimmer" (person registered under section 18G.07).

Extends price control restrictions during severe thunderstorms to residential building contractors, tree trimmers, and restoration and mitigation services providers, prohibiting unconscionably excessive labor prices compared to regional market rates.

Clarifies that prices up to 25 percent above the seller's average price in the 60-day period before an abnormal market disruption are not considered unconscionably excessive.

Civil penalties for violations remain at not more than $1,000 per sale or transaction, with a maximum penalty of $25,000 per day.

Grants the attorney general enforcement authority to investigate and bring actions against violators, while explicitly prohibiting private causes of action for injured persons.