Tang Minchuan readers:

This regulation harms the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. The Law on the Protection of Consumers' Rights and Interests stipulates that business operators shall not make unfair and unreasonable provisions to consumers by means of standard contracts, notices, statements, shop notices, etc. , otherwise the clause will be invalid. However, merchants require consumers to pay the minimum consumption, which infringes on consumers' right to choose independently and fair trade, and this provision should be invalid.

In addition, the Rules of Price Behavior in Catering Repair Industry stipulates that operators should set prices on the basis of cost plus legal taxes and reasonable profits, and the quality and price should be consistent, and consumers should not be forced to accept their prescribed prices. It can be seen that the minimum consumption requirement of operators is an act of forcing consumers to accept their prescribed prices, which is illegal. (Author: Song Yuyang Bo, People's Court of Xinye County, Henan Province Editor: Song Yue)