Minnesota § 609.663 - DISPLAY OF HANDGUN AMMUNITION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.663 — DISPLAY OF HANDGUN AMMUNITION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.663. DISPLAY OF HANDGUN AMMUNITION
It is a petty misdemeanor to display centerfire metallic-case handgun ammunition for sale to the public in a manner that makes the ammunition directly accessible to persons under the age of 18 years, other than employees or agents of the seller, unless the display is under observation of the seller or the seller's employee or agent, or the seller takes reasonable steps to exclude underage persons from the immediate vicinity of the display. Ammunition displayed in an enclosed display case or behind a counter is not directly accessible. This section does not apply to ammunition suitable for big game hunting.
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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 § 609.663
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.663 cover?
Section 609.663 ("DISPLAY OF HANDGUN AMMUNITION") 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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