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Dayton signs real estate law A new law exempts real estate brokers from legal responsibility for management of properties in which they have an ownership. HF2152/SF1739/CH134 (view full story) |
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Derivative transactions authorized Derivative transactions will be allowed at state chartered banks SF1735/HF2227/CH142 (view full story) |
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Travel insurance gets new definitions To adapt to the changing modes of travel and traveler expectations, changes need to be made to state statute regarding travel insurance. SF2069/HF2544/CH157 (view full story) |
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Health care term confusion A new law clarifies the definition of “health plan company.” SF1793/HF1998/CH160 (view full story) |
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Insurance for farm homes clarified A new law will make changes to current law as it relates to insuring farm homes through combination policies. SF1934/HF2342/CH162 (view full story) |
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Automated dispensing expands More nursing homes will be able to distribute medications to their residents using an automated dispensing system designed to deter pharmaceutical waste and save money. SF2173/HF2626/CH166 (view full story) |
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New window washer requirements New window cleaning safety measures are now part of codes for buildings at least four stories tall. SF1964/HF2263/CH182 (view full story) |
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Collection agency licensure amended A new law bans those who have been convicted of identity theft from being eligible for collector registration. HF2335/SF1888/CH225 (view full story) |
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Protection against coercion Anyone who thinks they have been coerced into purchasing a home improvement product or service from a door-to-door sales agent will have three days to cancel or request a return of payment or goods without penalty. HF2173/SF2067/CH234 (view full story) |
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Contract preference expansion A transportation construction bid program that allows up to a 6 percent preference for bids by small businesses will expand. SF1597/HF1821/CH254 (view full story) |
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Business solicitation restriction Licensed health care providers will be prohibited, in certain circumstances, from using third parties to solicit business. SF2342/HF2749/CH255 (view full story) |
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Portable electronic device insurance Legislation regulating insurance on portable electronic devices receives clarification by a new law. HF2638/SF2310/CH259 (view full story) |
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Licensure clarification for closers Some misplaced cross references in law significantly changed which entities would be exempted from licensure as a real estate broker when acting as a closing agent. HF2705/SF2340/CH260 (view full story) |
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Licensing for satellite installers Those who install satellite systems at customers’ homes will find themselves going through a separate licensing process beginning Oct. 1, 2012. SF2324/HF2732/CH262 (view full story) |
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Salvage title requirements Greater clarity and simplification in the administration of salvage title and damage disclosure is the goal of a new law. HF2136/SF1734/CH267 (view full story) |
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Demolition loans, ombudsman office Local governments will be able to apply for state loans to demolish old buildings and make way for redevelopment. HF1721/SF1441/CH288 (view full story) |