(a) The term "collection agency" does not include banks when collecting accounts owed to the banks and when the bank will sustain any loss arising from uncollectible accounts, abstract companies doing an escrow business, real estate brokers, public officers, persons acting under order of a court, lawyers, trust companies, insurance companies, credit unions, savings associations, loan or finance companies unless they are engaged in asserting, enforcing or prosecuting unsecured claims which have been purchased from any person, firm, or association when there is recourse to the seller for all or part of the claim if the claim is not collected.
(b) The term "collection agency" shall not include a trade association performing services authorized by section 604.15, subdivision 4a, but the trade association in performing the services may not engage in any conduct that would be prohibited for a collection agency under section 332.37.
1969 c 766 s 2; 1995 c 202 art 1 s 25; 2012 c 173 s 2; 1Sp2021 c 4 art 5 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 332 — Collection, Credit Services
Section 332.30 — Accelerated Mortgage Payment Provider; Bond Requirements.
Section 332.301 — Bond; Background Check.
Section 332.302 — Contracts; Notice To Mortgagor.
Section 332.303 — Segregated Accounts.
Section 332.311 — Transfer Of Administrative Functions.
Section 332.33 — Licensing And Registration.
Section 332.3351 — Exemption From Licensure.
Section 332.345 — Segregated Accounts.
Section 332.35 — Prior Conviction Or Judgment As Disqualification.
Section 332.355 — Agency Responsibility For Collectors.
Section 332.365 — Credit Counseling Organizations; Debtors.
Section 332.37 — Prohibited Practices.
Section 332.38 — Application In Case Of Pretended Purchase, Assignment Or Use Of A Fictitious Name.
Section 332.385 — Notification To Commissioner.
Section 332.395 — Commissioner's Power Over Ineffective Licenses And Registrations.
Section 332.40 — Investigation, Suspension, And Revocation Of Licenses Or Registrations.
Section 332.42 — Reports And Records.
Section 332.43 — Delinquent Collection Agencies.
Section 332.44 — Rulemaking Power.
Section 332.53 — Waiver Of Rights.
Section 332.54 — Registration.
Section 332.56 — Prohibited Acts.
Section 332.57 — Disclosure Statement.
Section 332.70 — Business Screening Services; Data Practices.