Penalties increase for antitrust violations

SF 751 increases penalties for businesses violating Minnesota's antitrust laws. It raises civil penalties for violations from $50,000 to $150,000 per offense and for failing to comply with court orders from $100,000 to $300,000. Criminal penalties for willful violations also increase from $50,000 to $150,000, with potential prison time up to seven years. The bill directly affects businesses that engage in anti-competitive behavior, such as price-fixing or market division, by imposing higher financial and criminal consequences.