Minnesota § 31.021 - DETERMINATION OF MISLEADING

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 31.021 — DETERMINATION OF MISLEADING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31.021. DETERMINATION OF MISLEADING

If an article is alleged to be misbranded because the label is misleading, or if an advertisement is alleged to be false because it is misleading, then in determining whether the labeling or advertisement is misleading, there shall be taken into account, among other things, not only representations made or suggested by statement, word, design, sound, or in any combination thereof, but also the extent to which the labeling or advertisement fails to reveal facts material in the light of such representations or material with respect to consequences which may result from the use of the article to which the labeling or advertisement relates under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or advertisement thereof or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual.

History:

1974 c 84 s 20

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 31.021

What does Minnesota Statutes § 31.021 cover?

Section 31.021 ("DETERMINATION OF MISLEADING") 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 § 31.021?

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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?

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