Section 609.581 Definitions

MINNESOTA STATUTES AND CODES

609.581 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Terms defined.

For purpose of sections 609.582 and 609.583, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Building.

"Building" means a structure suitable for affording shelter for human beings including any appurtenant or connected structure.

Subd. 3.Dwelling.

"Dwelling" means a building used as a permanent or temporary residence.

Subd. 4.Enters a building without consent.

"Enters a building without consent" means:

(a) to enter a building without the consent of the person in lawful possession;

(b) to enter a building by using artifice, trick, or misrepresentation to obtain consent to enter from the person in lawful possession; or

Whoever enters a building while open to the general public does so with consent except when consent was expressly withdrawn before entry.

Subd. 5.Government building.

"Government building" means a building that is owned, leased, controlled, or operated by a governmental entity for a governmental purpose.

Subd. 6.Religious establishment.

"Religious establishment" means a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means.

Subd. 7.School building.

"School building" means a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, secondary school, or postsecondary school building.

Subd. 8.Historic property.

"Historic property" means any property identified as a historic site or historic place by sections 138.661 to 138.664 and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means.