§ 617.80 — Definitions
Plain-Language Summary
Defines terms used in the nuisance abatement law, including what counts as a nuisance.
617.80 DEFINITIONS.
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Subdivision 1.Generally.
The definitions in this section apply to sections 617.80 to 617.87. §
Subd. 2.Building.
“Building” means a structure suitable for human shelter, a commercial structure that is maintained for business activities that involve human occupation, any portion of the structure, or the land surrounding the structure. If the building is a multiunit dwelling, a hotel or motel, or a commercial or office building, the term “building,” for purposes of sections 617.80 to 617.87, means only the portion of the building within or outside the structure in which a nuisance is maintained or permitted, such as a dwelling unit, room, suite of rooms, office, common area, storage area, garage, or parking area. §
Subd. 3.Movable property.
“Movable property” means furniture and fixtures. §
Subd. 4.Prostitution; prostitution-related activity.
“Prostitution” or “prostitution-related activity” means conduct that would violate sections 609.321 to 609.324. §
Subd. 5.Gambling; gambling-related activity.
“Gambling” or “gambling-related activity” means conduct that would violate sections 609.75 to 609.762. §
Subd. 6.
[Repealed, 1997 c 100 s 5] §
Subd. 7.Owner.
“Owner,” for purposes of sections 617.80 to 617.87, means a person having legal title to the premises, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, a trustee in bankruptcy, a receiver, or any other person having legal ownership or control of the premises. §
Subd. 7a.Occupant.
“Occupant” means a person who occupies or resides in a building or rental unit with the permission of the owner or a tenant or lessee. §
Subd. 8.Interested party.
“Interested party,” for purposes of sections 617.80 to 617.87, means any known lessee or tenant of a building or affected portion of a building; any known agent of an owner, lessee, or tenant; or any other person who maintains or permits a nuisance and is known to the city attorney, county attorney, or attorney general. §
Subd. 9.Prosecuting attorney.
“Prosecuting attorney” means the attorney general, county attorney, city attorney, or attorney serving the jurisdiction where the nuisance is located.
History:
1987 c 283 s 1; 1991 c 193 s 5; 1995 c 244 s 26-30; 2009 c 123 s 15,16
History: History: 1987 c 283 s 1; 1991 c 193 s 5; 1995 c 244 s 26-30; 2009 c 123 s 15,16