Minnesota HF3698 prohibits certain terms in electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements for libraries.

Minnesota HF3698 prohibits libraries from entering into or renewing contracts or license agreements with publishers that restrict their customary operational or lending functions. Prohibited terms include those that prevent loaning electronic literary materials, limit the number of loans, restrict the loan period, prohibit nonpublic preservation copies, restrict the number of licenses, restrict disclosure of contract terms, limit contract duration, require pay-per-use models, or allow enforcement of prohibited provisions.

Minnesota HF3698 prohibits certain terms in electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements for libraries.

Minnesota HF3698 prohibits libraries from entering into or renewing contracts or license agreements with publishers that restrict their customary operational or lending functions. Prohibited terms include those that prevent loaning electronic literary materials, limit the number of loans, restrict the loan period, prohibit nonpublic preservation copies, restrict the number of licenses, restrict disclosure of contract terms, limit contract duration, require pay-per-use models, or allow enforcement of prohibited provisions.