§ 609.581 — Definitions
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This section defines terms used in Minnesota's burglary statutes. Key definitions include 'building,' 'dwelling,' and 'enter' as they apply to burglary charges.
609.581 DEFINITIONS.
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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
(c) to remain within a building without the consent of the person in lawful possession.
Whoever enters a building while open to the general public does so with consent except when consent was expressly withdrawn before entry.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.
History:
1983 c 321 s 1; 2007 c 54 art 2 s 11-14
History: History: 1983 c 321 s 1; 2007 c 54 art 2 s 11-14