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Area Tint Laws... FYI

Iowa Window Tint Law

Iowa Tint Law Enacted: 1983
 

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN IOWA? Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Iowa, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield	Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows	Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows	Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window	Any darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN IOWA? Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows	Not excessive reflectiveness, law is not specific.
Back Side Windows	Not excessive reflectiveness, law is not specific.
OTHER IOWA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors	No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors	No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements	Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements	No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption	State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.

South Dakota Window Tint Law

South Dakota Tint Law Enacted: 1989
 

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN SOUTH DAKOTA? Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In South Dakota, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield	Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows	Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Back Side Windows	Must allow more than 20% of light in.
Rear Window	Must allow more than 20% of light in.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN SOUTH DAKOTA? Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows	No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows	No metallic or mirrored appearance.
OTHER SOUTH DAKOTA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors	No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors	No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements	Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using ceritified film.
Sticker Requirements	The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on each tinted window.
Medical Exemption

Minnesota Window Tint Law

Minnesota Tint Law Enacted: 1985
 

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN MINNESOTA? Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Minnesota, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in when using the film.
Windshield	No tint is allowed on the windshield.
Front Side Windows	Must allow more than 50% of light in.
Back Side Windows	Must allow more than 50% of light in.
Rear Window	Must allow more than 50% of light in.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN MINNESOTA? Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows	Must not be more than 20% reflective.
Back Side Windows	Must not be more than 20% reflective.
OTHER MINNESOTA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors	No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors	No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements	Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements	The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the driver’s side window.
Medical Exemption	State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.

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