New Minnesota laws take effect August 1
Minnesota will implement multiple new laws on Aug. 1 that ban "nudify" image software, require payment transparency in public contracting, broaden virtual-currency custody and change food-bank and veterinary rules.[1]
The new law bars owning, controlling or advertising software, apps or websites built to "nudify" photos or videos and lets victims sue civilly.[1] The Payment Transparency Act requires public contracting agencies to provide project payment dates and amounts within seven days of a written request and to share subcontractor contact information.[1] Banks and credit unions may begin offering virtual-currency custody in a non-fiduciary role if they adopt written policies on risk management, internal controls, cybersecurity, business continuity and compliance.[1]
Food banks will be allowed to accept donated eggs past the "quality assurance" date so long as they are clearly labeled and marked "Not for Resale." FOX 9 Veterinary statutes updated in the package define telemedicine and teletriage, let vets dispense some prescription drugs without a prior client-patient relationship and permit donation of unused drugs to shelters and pounds.[1]
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- Effective August 1, Minnesota bans owning, controlling or advertising software, apps or websites designed to “nudify” images or videos, and allows victims to file civil lawsuits against violators.
- New statewide rules require public contracting agencies to provide project payment dates and amounts within seven days of a written request and to publish or otherwise provide subcontractor contact information, under the Payment Transparency Act.
- Banks and credit unions may now offer virtual‑currency custody services in a non‑fiduciary capacity if they adopt written policies governing risk management, internal controls, cybersecurity, business continuity and compliance.
- Food banks are newly allowed to accept egg donations past the “quality assurance” date, with clear labeling and a ‘Not for Resale’ notice, to stretch supplies.
- Veterinary statutes are updated to define telemedicine and teletriage, allow limited dispensing of prescription drugs without a prior client‑patient relationship, and permit donation of unused veterinary drugs to shelters and pounds.
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