Minnesota § 151.18 - UNLAWFUL TO USE MISLEADING NAME
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 151.18 — UNLAWFUL TO USE MISLEADING NAME, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 151.18. UNLAWFUL TO USE MISLEADING NAME
It is unlawful for any person to carry on, conduct, or transact a retail business under a name which contains as a part thereof the words "drugs," "drug store," "pharmacy," "medicine," "apothecary," or "chemist shop," or any abbreviation, translation, extension, or variation thereof; or in any manner by advertisement, circular, or poster, sign or otherwise, describe or refer to the place of business conducted by such person by such term, abbreviation, translation, extension, or variation unless the place so conducted is a pharmacy.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 151.18
What does Minnesota Statutes § 151.18 cover?
Section 151.18 ("UNLAWFUL TO USE MISLEADING NAME") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 151.18?
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