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Minnesota Statutes Civil Actions (Ch. 604-605) § 604.12. Restrictions on denying access to places of public accommodation; civil actions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Subdivision 1. Definitions. As used in this section:

(1) “place of public accommodation” has the meaning given insection 363A.03, subdivision 34, but excludes recreational trails;

(2) “criminal gang” has the meaning given insection 609.229, subdivision 1; and

(3) “obscene” has the meaning given insection 617.241, subdivision 1.

Subd. 2. Prohibition. (a) A place of public accommodation may not restrict access, admission, or usage to a person solely because the person operates a motorcycle or is wearing clothing that displays the name of an organization or association.

(b) This subdivision does not prohibit the restriction of access, admission, or usage to a person because:

(1) the person's conduct poses a risk to the health or safety of another or to the property of another; or

(2) the clothing worn by the person is obscene or includes the name or symbol of a criminal gang.

Subd. 3. Civil cause of action. A person injured by a violation of subdivision 2 may bring an action for actual damages, punitive damages undersections 549.191and549.20in an amount not to exceed $500, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney fees in an amount not to exceed $500.

Subd. 4. Violation not a crime. Notwithstandingsection 645.241, a violation of subdivision 2 is not a crime.

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