The Right to Repair in Minnesota
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In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature Passed the Digital Fair Repair Act.
The language of the Act is available here in 2023 Minnesota Laws Chapter 57, Section 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Digital Fair Repair Act do?
In general, the Digital Fair Repair Act requires manufactures of certain electronic products to make documentation, parts, and tools for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair available to independent repair providers and product owners on fair and reasonable terms.
Minnesota Statutes Section 325E.72, subd. 3(a).
When does the Digital Fair Repair Act go into effect?
The Digital Fair Repair Act will become effective in Minnesota on July 1, 2024.
Where will the Digital Fair Repair Act be located?
The Digital Fair Repair Act is located at Minnesota Statutes Section 325E.72.
Does the Digital Fair Repair Act apply to all products?
The Digital Fair Repair Act applies to equipment that was sold on or after July 1, 2021. Minnesota Statutes Section 325D.44, subd. 8.
The Digital Fair Repair Act also excludes certain products, including motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road equipment such as farm machinery and tractors, and video game consoles. Minnesota Statutes Section 325D.44, subd. 6.
Who enforces the Digital Fair Repair Act?
The Attorney General has the authority to investigate and enforce violations of the law. In addition, a private claim for an unlawful practice may be brought under Minnesota Statutes Section 325D.44:
A violation of this section is an unlawful practice under section 325D.44. All remedies, penalties, and authority granted to the attorney general under section 8.31 are available to the attorney general to enforce this section.
Minnesota Statutes Section 325E.72, subd. 4 (Enforcement by Attorney General).
What should I do if I think the Digital Fair Repair Act is being violated?
The Digital Fair Repair Act may be violated if a manufacturer refuses to provide documentation, parts, and tools to an owner or independent repair provider. Alternatively, the Digital Fair Repair Act may be violated if a manufacturer provides documentation, parts, and tools but does so on terms that are not fair and reasonable. Contact the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General to report suspected violations. Complaint forms are available here.
