Minnesota Statutes Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection (Ch. 324-341) § 325F.697. Live check solicitation prohibited

Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, “live check” means a negotiable check, money order, draft, or other instrument, the presentment or negotiation of which may obligate a consumer to pay for a good or service. For the purposes of this section, “live check” does not include a live check issued by a lender or financial institution, as defined insection 47.605, subdivision 1.

Subd. 2. Live check solicitation deemed deceptive sales practice. It is a deceptive practice undersection 325F.69to solicit a Minnesota resident for the sale of a good or service by providing a live check payable to the addressee, the presentment or negotiation of which obligates the addressee to purchase a good or service.