MN SF3537

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 325D.44 to define advertising prices without all mandatory fees or surcharges as a deceptive trade practice effective August 1, 2025.

Defines "mandatory fee" as any fee that must be paid to purchase goods/services, is not reasonably avoidable, or a reasonable consumer would expect to be included in the purchase price.

Exempts government-imposed taxes, motor vehicle-related fees authorized by Minnesota law, reasonable postage/shipping fees, and industries regulated by federal law or other state law.

Requires delivery platforms to disclose additional flat fees or percentages at the point of vendor/item selection and display itemized subtotals before checkout.

Requires clear disclosure of mandatory fees for auctions with indeterminate costs, variable-price services, and food establishments must disclose automatic gratuity percentages.