§ 12A.02 — Definitions
Plain-Language Summary
This section defines key terms used throughout the natural disaster recovery chapter. 'Disaster' means a presidential declaration of major disaster. 'Disaster area' is the part of Minnesota included in that declaration. 'Nonfederal share' is the portion of FEMA Public Assistance costs (up to 25%) not eligible for FEMA reimbursement. 'Appropriation' refers to funds specifically enacted to implement this chapter.
12A.02 DEFINITIONS.
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Subdivision 1.Application.
The definitions in this section apply to this chapter. §
Subd. 2.Appropriation.
“Appropriation” means an appropriation provided in law specifically to implement this chapter, including but not limited to a statutory appropriation to provide the required cost-share for federal disaster assistance under section 12.221. §
Subd. 3.Commissioner.
“Commissioner” means the commissioner of the agency named in the section, unless otherwise specified. §
Subd. 4.Disaster.
“Disaster” means a presidential declaration of major disaster and the event or events cited in the declaration. §
Subd. 5.Disaster area.
“Disaster area” means the area of Minnesota included in a presidential declaration of major disaster whether included in the original declaration or added later by federal government action. §
Subd. 6.Local government.
“Local government” has the meaning given in section 12.03, subdivision 5f. §
Subd. 7.Nonfederal share.
“Nonfederal share” means that portion of total FEMA Public Assistance Program costs that is no more than 25 percent and is not eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
History:
2008 c 247 s 2; 2014 c 312 art 7 s 5-7; 2024 c 85 s 1
History: History: 2008 c 247 s 2; 2014 c 312 art 7 s 5-7; 2024 c 85 s 1