Subdivision 1. Application. For the purpose of sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658, the following terms have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. Farm tractor. "Farm tractor" means any self-propelled vehicle which is designed primarily for pulling or propelling agricultural machinery and implements and is used principally in the occupation or business of farming, including an implement of husbandry, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 35, that is self-propelled.
Subd. 3. Consumer. "Consumer" means a purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a new farm tractor, a person to whom the new farm tractor is transferred for the same purposes during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the farm tractor and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the terms of the warranty. In the case of an agricultural vehicle within the warranty period, the sale must be made through an authorized farm equipment dealer.
Subd. 4. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, or distributing farm tractors, who under normal business conditions during the year, manufactures, assembles, or distributes to dealers at least ten new farm tractors.
Subd. 5. Manufacturer's express warranty; warranty. "Manufacturer's express warranty" and "warranty" mean the written warranty of the manufacturer of a new farm tractor of its condition and fitness for use, including any terms or conditions precedent to the enforcement of obligations under that warranty.
Subd. 6. Fair rental value. "Fair rental value" means the rental value calculated in accordance with the "Tractor and Farm Equipment Trade-In Guide" published by the National Farm and Power Equipment Dealers Association.
Subd. 7. Nonconformity. "Nonconformity" means any condition of the farm tractor that makes it impossible to use for the purpose for which it was intended.
Subd. 8. Reasonable allowance for prior use. "Reasonable allowance for prior use" shall mean no less than the fair rental value of the farm tractor and shall be the sum of:
(1) that amount attributable to use by the consumer prior to the consumer's first report of the nonconformity to the manufacturer or its authorized dealers;
(2) that amount attributable to use by the consumer during any period subsequent to such report of the reported nonconformity; and
(3) that amount attributable to use by the consumer of the farm tractor provided by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers while the farm tractor is out of service by reason of repair of the reported nonconformity.
1986 c 422 art 2 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 325F — Consumer Protection; Products And Sales
Section 325F.01 — Asbestos Used In Building And Remodeling.
Section 325F.015 — Unsafe Bleachers.
Section 325F.02 — Manufacture, Storage, Or Sale Of Matches.
Section 325F.03 — Flame Resistant Public Assembly Tents.
Section 325F.04 — Flame Resistant Tents And Sleeping Bags.
Section 325F.06 — Civil Penalties.
Section 325F.07 — Criminal Penalty.
Section 325F.071 — Flame-retardant Chemicals; Prohibition.
Section 325F.072 — Firefighting Foam.
Section 325F.075 — Food Packaging; Pfas.
Section 325F.08 — Importation, Manufacture, Sale Or Distribution Of Hazardous Articles.
Section 325F.09 — Definitions.
Section 325F.10 — Banning Of Hazardous Articles; Rules.
Section 325F.11 — Testing Of Articles To Determine And Insure Compliance.
Section 325F.12 — Repurchase Of Banned Articles.
Section 325F.13 — Banned Hazardous Toys; Prohibitions.
Section 325F.135 — Unsafe Recalled Toys; Prohibition On Sale.
Section 325F.14 — Hazardous Toys; Seizure.
Section 325F.15 — Commissioner's Right Of Access To Premises, Records.
Section 325F.171 — Crib Safety.
Section 325F.172 — Definitions.
Section 325F.173 — Bisphenol-a In Certain Children's Products.
Section 325F.174 — Bisphenol-a In Children's Food Containers.
Section 325F.175 — Bisphenol-a Replacement Chemicals.
Section 325F.176 — Definitions.
Section 325F.177 — Formaldehyde In Children's Products; Ban.
Section 325F.178 — Formaldehyde Replacement Chemicals.
Section 325F.179 — Enforcement.
Section 325F.18 — Duty Of Manufacturer.
Section 325F.181 — Formaldehyde Product Standard.
Section 325F.185 — Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
Section 325F.19 — Home Insulation; Consumer Protection; Definitions.
Section 325F.20 — Specifications For Manufacture, Labeling, And Installation Of Insulation.
Section 325F.21 — Testing Of Insulation.
Section 325F.22 — Unfair And Deceptive Advertising Practices.
Section 325F.23 — Marking, Labeling, And Consumer Information.
Section 325F.24 — Enforcement; Penalties.
Section 325F.245 — Landscape Application Contracts.
Section 325F.25 — Definitions.
Section 325F.26 — Use Of Secondhand Material Forbidden In Certain Cases.
Section 325F.27 — Sale Of Bedding.
Section 325F.28 — Material Must Be Renovated.
Section 325F.29 — Sales Forbidden; Exceptions; Penalties.
Section 325F.30 — Shoddy Material To Be Labeled.
Section 325F.31 — Bedding To Be Labeled.
Section 325F.32 — Feathers To Be Renovated.
Section 325F.34 — Testimony; Production Of Books And Documents.
Section 325F.35 — Definitions.
Section 325F.36 — Manufacture And Sale Of Cotton Duck Or Canvas; Stamps, Brands, And Marks.
Section 325F.37 — Certain Sales Unlawful; Misstatements Forbidden.
Section 325F.39 — Unlawful To Deface Mark.
Section 325F.40 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 325F.41 — Testimony; Production Of Books And Documents.
Section 325F.42 — Fraud In The Sale Of Fur Wearing Apparel.
Section 325F.43 — Imitation Indian-made Goods To Be Branded.
Section 325F.45 — Goods Not To Be Sold Without Brand.
Section 325F.47 — Misrepresentation Of Blind-made Articles Or Products.
Section 325F.48 — Prison-made Goods Are Subject To Laws Of State.
Section 325F.51 — Operation Of Airport Foreign Currency Exchanges.
Section 325F.53 — Retail Merchandise; Price Marking.
Section 325F.55 — Local Ordinance Preempted.
Section 325F.56 — Definitions.
Section 325F.57 — Service Calls.
Section 325F.61 — Return Of Property.
Section 325F.62 — Required Shop Practices.
Section 325F.63 — Remedies; Penalties.
Section 325F.65 — Preemption By State.
Section 325F.662 — Sale Of Used Motor Vehicles.
Section 325F.664 — New Motor Vehicle Damage Disclosures.
Section 325F.6641 — Disclosure Of Vehicle Damage.
Section 325F.6642 — Title Branding.
Section 325F.6643 — Remedies; Penalties.
Section 325F.665 — New Motor Vehicle Warranties; Manufacturer's Duty To Repair, Refund, Or Replace.
Section 325F.6651 — Definitions.
Section 325F.6652 — Notice To Consumer.
Section 325F.6653 — Manufacturer's Duty To Repair.
Section 325F.6654 — Manufacturer's Duty To Refund Or Replace.
Section 325F.6655 — Extension Of Warranty.
Section 325F.6656 — Alternative Dispute Settlement.
Section 325F.6657 — Affirmative Defenses.
Section 325F.6658 — Limitation On Actions.
Section 325F.6659 — Remedy Nonexclusive.
Section 325F.666 — Unlawful Reassignment Of Certain Motor Vehicle Contracts.
Section 325F.6670 — Equipment Required At Time Of Sale.
Section 325F.67 — False Statement In Advertisement.
Section 325F.675 — Fraud Related To Consumer Telephone Records.
Section 325F.68 — Definitions.
Section 325F.69 — Unlawful Practices.
Section 325F.691 — Unreasonable Delay In Mortgage Loan Closing.
Section 325F.692 — Fraudulent Telephone Services; Billing.
Section 325F.693 — Fraudulent Telephone Services; Slamming.
Section 325F.694 — False Or Misleading Commercial Electronic Mail Messages.
Section 325F.696 — Liability For Unauthorized Use Of Cellular Telephones.
Section 325F.697 — Live Check Solicitation Prohibited.
Section 325F.698 — Smartphone Antitheft Protection.
Section 325F.71 — Senior Citizens And Disabled Persons; Additional Civil Penalty For Deceptive Acts.
Section 325F.72 — Disclosure Of Special Care Status Required.
Section 325F.721 — Provision Of "i'm Okay" Check Services.
Section 325F.722 — Consumer Protections For Exempt Settings.
Section 325F.73 — Fraudulent Sale Of Gold And Silver; Penalty.
Section 325F.731 — Definitions.
Section 325F.733 — License; Application; Terms And Conditions.
Section 325F.734 — Identification Of Sellers.
Section 325F.735 — Records Required.
Section 325F.736 — Required Holding Period.
Section 325F.737 — Additional Holding Period.
Section 325F.739 — Certain Purchases Prohibited.
Section 325F.741 — Payment By Check.
Section 325F.742 — Governmental Subdivisions May Regulate.
Section 325F.743 — Criminal Penalty.
Section 325F.744 — Civil Penalty.
Section 325F.755 — Prize Notices And Solicitations.
Section 325F.76 — Definitions.
Section 325F.77 — Promotional Distribution.
Section 325F.781 — Requirements; Tobacco Product Delivery Sales.
Section 325F.783 — Auto Glass Repair Or Replacement.
Section 325F.784 — Prescription Drug Discounts.
Section 325F.785 — Sales Of Hiv Home Collection Kits And Hypodermic Syringes And Needles.
Section 325F.79 — Definitions.
Section 325F.791 — Sales Of Dogs And Cats.
Section 325F.792 — Additional Penalties.
Section 325F.795 — Unauthorized Possession Of Merchandise Pallets.
Section 325F.80 — Retail Sales Of Consumer Goods; Refunds.
Section 325F.81 — Replica Firearms; Warning Label.
Section 325F.82 — Definitions.
Section 325F.83 — Regulation Of Automatic Garage Door Opening Systems.
Section 325F.84 — Definitions.
Section 325F.85 — Application Of Other Law.
Section 325F.86 — Disclosures.
Section 325F.87 — Form Requirements.
Section 325F.88 — Advertising.
Section 325F.90 — Lessee's Reinstatement Rights.
Section 325F.91 — Prohibited Practices.
Section 325F.92 — Lessor's Communications Concerning Lessee.
Section 325F.93 — Early Purchase Option.
Section 325F.94 — Claims And Defenses.
Section 325F.95 — Liability; Liability Damage Waiver.
Section 325F.96 — Exempted Transaction.
Section 325F.97 — Penalties And Remedies.
Section 325F.981 — Check Cashing Practices.
Section 325F.982 — Consumer Identification Information.
Section 325F.985 — Definitions.
Section 325F.986 — Exclusivity Agreements.
Section 325F.987 — Limitation On Actions.
Section 325F.988 — Nonapplication.
Section 325F.99 — Telephone Calls; Fees; Long-distance Carriers; Notice.
Section 325F.991 — 911 Emergency Phone Service Representations.
Section 325F.992 — Prohibition Of Assignment Of Military Pay Or Military Benefits.