Bill > HF320

This bill allows auto dealers to participate in auto shows outside their home county under specific conditions. The legislation amends existing Minnesota statutes to permit new motor vehicle dealers to participate in up to four auto shows per calendar year in cities of the first class or adjacent to such cities, without requiring an additional sales license. The auto shows must meet several key requirements: they must be held at a neutral location (not at a participating dealer's licensed site), involve at least ten dealers, last no more than 12 consecutive days, and be organized by a trade association with federal tax-exempt status. To maintain the show's exhibition nature, the bill strictly prohibits direct vehicle sales, pricing displays, trade-in appraisals, and "for sale" labeling. However, dealers are allowed to distribute promotional materials, collect customer contact information, discuss vehicle prices and availability, and offer test rides under the auto show's supervision. The primary purpose appears to be creating a regulated environment for auto dealers to showcase vehicles and engage with potential customers without conducting direct sales transactions, thereby providing a structured marketing opportunity while protecting existing dealer licensing regulations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0320&ssn=0&y=2025