Legal Question in Business Law in Minnesota

I understand any place of business has the right to refuse service for any reason, given it does not discriminate against a protected class. I am, however, wondering how far reaching the laws regarding refusal of service extend. A friend of mine was kicked out of a bar for lude conduct, but no charges were pressed and the police were not involved. That night, the bar manager did not say he was kicked out permanently. Other friends of ours have asked if he is allowed back, and the manager gives different answers to different people. The owner of the bar has said, to other friends of our that he is allowed back; yet the manager still refuses him admittance and service. Is this legal? Can the police help? Aside from what the owner said, can the manager refuse service for multiple weeks in a row even though my friend has not attempted to enter the premises since the first incident?

Asked on 6/12/10, 3:44 pm

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No conviction is necessary. A private business may refuse service so long as it is not based on a suspect class protected under law.

Answered on 6/14/10, 10:28 am

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