Minnesota § 168.2702 - MOTOR VEHICLE LEASES; INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 168.2702 — MOTOR VEHICLE LEASES; INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 168.2702. MOTOR VEHICLE LEASES; INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS
Notwithstanding other law to the contrary, a provision in a motor vehicle lease agreement that indemnifies the lessor against any claims or liabilities arising out of the use, operation, or maintenance of the vehicle by the lessee includes the right to indemnity for traffic violations, penalties, and punitive damages caused by the lessee and is enforceable in accordance with its terms. This section does not relieve the lessor of any liability, penalty, or damages arising out of its own acts or omissions.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 168.2702 ("MOTOR VEHICLE LEASES; INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS") 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.
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