1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to commerce; prohibiting nongratuity surcharges at restaurants; proposing 1.3 coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E. 1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.5 Section 1. [325E.85] RESTAURANT SURCHARGES. 1.6 (a) A restaurant is prohibited from charging a surcharge other than (1) a gratuity, as 1.7defined in section 177.23, subdivision 9, or (2) taxes imposed by a government entity on 1.8the sale or purchase of goods. 1.9 (b) The penalties and remedies under section 8.31 apply to a violation of this section. 1Section 1. 25-00201 as introduced12/18/24 REVISOR RSI/KR SENATE STATE OF MINNESOTA S.F. No. 258NINETY-FOURTH SESSION (SENATE AUTHORS: LATZ) OFFICIAL STATUSD-PGDATE Introduction and first reading01/16/2025 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety