Estimate required.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 158.30
in effect158.30. - Estimate required.
(a) Upon the request of any customer, a person engaged in the business of making repairs shall furnish to the customer a written estimate of repairs which shall state the total estimated cost of:
(1) Parts listed with reasonable particularity and identified by brand name or equivalent and designation as to whether new, rebuilt or used parts are to be installed;
(2) Labor;
(3) Incidental services;
(4) The charges, if any, for the release of the item in the event that the item is not repaired; and
(5) The charges, if any, for making the estimate.
(b) No person shall be required to prepare a written estimate of repairs for jobs under thirty-five dollars ($35.00), nor until such person has made an inspection of the item to be repaired; provided, however, that if at any time prior to or during the repair work an estimated repair cost in excess of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) is indicated, and the customer has initially requested a written estimate, an estimate in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter shall be required prior to continuing the repair work. The customer requesting such written estimate shall be given a signed copy of the written estimate with the word "estimate" conspicuously placed thereon, and the name and address of the business thereon. No person engaged in the business of making repairs shall solicit or demand a waiver of any customer's rights herein enumerated as a precondition to acceptance of repair work. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 840.030; Ord. of 5-30-75, § 1)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT8COPR_CH158TRREES_158.30ESREFetched: 11/2/2026