New Laws That Take Effect in Minnesota Today

Here are some new laws that take effect right here in Minnesota today, July 2nd.

Tanning Beds: Anyone under the age of 18 years-old is no longer allowed to use tanning beds that use ultraviolet light. They are still permitted to use tanning equipment that does not involve ultraviolet light, such as spray tanning equipment.

Kill Switch Law : Minnesota has become the first state in the entire country with a smartphone kill switch law which makes the devices useless when stolen. Only part of that law starts today which requires cell phone dealers to keep detailed records of phone purchases, including signed statements from sellers indicating the phone isn't stolen. Dealers are also required to install cameras to record faces of cell phone salespeople.