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New Minnesota Break Requirements
On January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must begin following expanded break requirements for all employees. Current law only requires employers to provide “sufficient time to eat a meal” every eight hours and “adequate time from work” to use the nearest restroom every four hours.
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EV Surcharge Now Based on MSRP
The Minnesota Legislature has approved a significant change to how electric vehicle (EV) surcharges are calculated. Initially, both the House and Senate proposed increasing the flat EV surcharge from $75 to $200 per year to help offset declining infrastructure tax...
Tragic News in Our Community
All of us at MADA are deeply saddened by the tragic events of June 14. We mourn the loss of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their golden retriever Gilbert. Our thoughts are also with Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, as we pray for...
Help Keep Our Voice Strong — Support CAR PAC
Coming off a highly active 2025 Legislative Session, MADA successfully advanced dealer priorities despite working with one of the most evenly divided legislatures in state history. That success didn’t happen by chance. It was made possible by long-standing...
Doc Fee Increase
Effective July 1, 2025 the maximum doc fee is the lesser of $350 or 10% of the value of the sale or lease. The 10% cap only applies if the value of the vehicles is $3,499 or less. Charging a doc fee is optional — dealers are not required to collect it — MADA does...
EV Tax Credit Expiration
On July 4, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law, which includes a provision to phase out the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. “Acquired” refers to when the customer takes delivery...
Dealer Plate FAQ’s
Effective July 1 – Updates on Courtesy Vehicles, Documentation Requirements, Plate Limits, and Demonstration Use 1. Can I use dealer plates on courtesy vehicles? Yes. Effective July 1, Minnesota law allows the use of dealer plates on courtesy vehicles provided to...
