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MN HF2987
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Smith
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AI Summary
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Establishes fair lending requirements for non-bank lenders making loans of $10,000 or more to cannabis business license holders, applicants, and prospective applicants in Minnesota
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Requires lenders to provide written disclosures at least 5 days before loan execution, including annual interest rate, finance charges, payment schedule, total amount financed, balloon payment details, and total payment amount
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Mandates loan contracts and disclosures be written in the language used to negotiate the transaction, and requires lenders to provide notice of default with reasonable opportunity to cure before enforcement
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Prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive advertisements or solicitations regarding loan rates, terms, or conditions
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Loans violating these requirements are void, releasing borrowers from repayment obligations; effective August 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Certain regulations on lenders to cannabis businesses established.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
4/1/2025