Subdivision 1. False stamping of articles of gold or silver. Any person, firm, corporation, or association, who or which make for sale any article of merchandise made, in whole or in part, of gold or any alloy of gold, having stamped, branded, engraved or printed thereon, or upon any card, tag, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, or wrapper, in which such article is encased or enclosed any mark, indicating or designed or intended to indicate, that the gold or alloy of gold of such article is of a greater degree of fineness than the actual fineness or quality of such gold or alloy, unless the actual fineness of such gold or alloy, in the case of flatware and watch cases be not less by more than 3/1000 parts, and, in the case of all other articles, be not less by more than one-half karat than the fineness indicated by the marks stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted upon any part of such article or upon any cards, tags, or labels attached thereto, or upon any box, package, or wrapper in which such article is encased or enclosed according to the standards and subject to the qualifications hereinafter set forth, is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, that in any test for the ascertainment of the fineness of the gold or its alloy in any such article, according to the foregoing standards, the part of the gold or its alloy taken for the test analysis or assay shall be such part or portion as does not contain or have attached thereto any solder or alloy of inferior fineness used for brazing or uniting the parts of the article; provided, further, and in addition to the foregoing tests and standards, that the actual fineness of the entire quantity of gold and of its alloys contained in any article mentioned in this section, except watch cases and flatware, including all solder or alloy of inferior metal used for brazing or uniting the parts of the article (all such gold, alloy, and solders being assayed as one piece) shall not be less by more than one karat than the fineness indicated by the mark stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted upon such article, or upon any tag, card, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed.
Subd. 2. Standards; improper stamping; penalties. Any person, firm, corporation, or association, who or which makes for sale any article of merchandise made, in whole or in part, of silver or any alloy of silver, and having marked, stamped, branded, engraved, or printed thereon, or upon any card, tag, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed, the words "sterling silver" or "sterling," or any colorable imitation thereof, unless 925/1,000 of the component parts of the metal appearing or purporting to be silver, of which such article is manufactured are pure silver, subject to the qualifications hereinafter set forth, is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, that in case of all such articles there shall be allowed divergence of fineness of 4/1,000 parts from this standard.
Any person, firm, corporation, or association, who or which makes for sale any article of merchandise made, in whole or in part, of silver, or of any alloy of silver, and having marked, stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted thereon or upon any card, tag, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed, the words "coin" or "coin silver," or any colorable imitation thereof, unless 900/1,000 of the component parts of the metal appearing or purporting to be silver, of which such article is manufactured are pure silver, subject to the qualifications hereinafter set forth, is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, that in the case of all such articles there shall be allowed a divergence in fineness of 4/1,000 parts from this standard.
Any person, firm, corporation, or association, who or which makes for sale any article of merchandise made, in whole or in part, of silver, or of any alloy of silver, and having stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted thereon or upon any tag, card, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper, in which the article is encased or enclosed, any mark or word, other than the word "sterling" or the word "coin," indicating or designed or intended to indicate that the silver or alloy of silver, in the article, is of greater degree of fineness or quality of such silver or alloy, unless the actual fineness of silver or alloy of silver of which the article is composed be not less than 4/1,000 parts than the actual fineness indicated by the mark or word, other than the word "sterling" or "coin," stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted upon any part of the article, or upon any tag, card, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed, subject to the qualifications hereinafter set forth, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
In any test for the ascertainment of the fineness of any such article mentioned in this section, according to the foregoing standards, the part of the article taken for the test, analysis, or assay, shall be such part or portion as does not contain or have attached thereto any solder or alloy of inferior metal used for brazing or uniting the parts of such article. In addition to the foregoing test and standards that the actual fineness of the entire quantity of metal purporting to be silver contained in any article mentioned in this section, including all solder or alloy of inferior fineness used for brazing or uniting the parts of any such article (all such silver alloy or solder being assayed as one piece) shall not be less by more than 10/1,000 parts than the fineness indicated according to the foregoing standards by the mark stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted upon the article, or upon any card, tag, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed.
Subd. 3. Gold plate; false stamping; penalty. Any person, firm, corporation, or association, who or which makes for sale any article of merchandise made, in whole or in part, of inferior metal having deposited or plated thereon or brazed or otherwise affixed thereto a plate, plating, covering, or sheet of gold or of any alloy of gold, and which article is known in the market as "rolled gold plate," "gold plate," "gold filled," or "gold electro plate," or by any similar designation, and having stamped, branded, engraved, or printed thereon, or upon any tag, card, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed, any word or mark usually employed to indicate the fineness of gold, unless the word be accompanied by other words plainly indicating that the article, or some part thereof, is made of rolled gold plate, or gold plate, or gold electro plate, or is gold filled, as the case may be, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 4. Silver plate; false stamping; penalty. Any person, firm, corporation, or association, who or which makes for sale any article of merchandise made, in whole or in part, of inferior metal having deposited or plated thereon or brazed or otherwise affixed thereto, a plate, plating, covering, or sheet of silver, or of any alloy of silver, and which article is known in the market as "silver plate" or "silver electro plate," or by any similar designation, and having stamped, branded, engraved, or imprinted thereon, or upon any tag, card, or label attached thereto, or upon any box, package, cover, or wrapper in which the article is encased or enclosed, the word "sterling," or the word "coin," either alone or in conjunction with any other words or marks, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 5. Violations; punishment. Every person, firm, corporation, or association guilty of a violation of subdivisions 1 to 4, and every officer, manager, director, or managing agent of any such person, firm, corporation, or association directly participating in such violation or consenting thereto, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for not more than three months, or by both, at the discretion of the court; provided, that if the person charged with violation of subdivisions 1 to 4 shall prove that the article concerning which the charge is made was manufactured prior to the first day of July, 1907, then the charge shall be dismissed.
Subd. 6. Selling falsely stamped articles; penalty. Every person, firm, corporation, or association who, with intent to deceive, shall sell any article, falsely branded or marked, contrary to the provisions of subdivisions 1 to 5, knowing the same to be so falsely marked or branded, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(10352-10357) 1907 c 467 s 1-6; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 2004 c 228 art 1 s 72
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.