Minn. Stat. § 45.011
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§ 45.011 DEFINITIONS.
Official statutory text
§ Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in chapters 45 to 80C , 80E to 83 , 155A , 216C , 332 , 332A , 332B , 345 , and 359 , and sections 81A.22 to 81A.37 ; 123A.21, subdivision 7 , paragraph (a), clause (23); 123A.25 ; 325D.30 to 325D.42 ; 326B.802 to 326B.885 ; 386.62 to 386.78 ; 471.617 ; 471.982 ; and 513.80 , unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
§ Subd. 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce.
§ Subd. 3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Commerce.
§ Subd. 4. Duties and responsibilities entrusted to the commissioner. "Duties and responsibilities entrusted to the commissioner" includes the administration of those chapters referred to in subdivision 1 and chapter 115C, as well as rules adopted or orders issued under those chapters.
§ Subd. 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce.
§ Subd. 3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Commerce.
§ Subd. 4. Duties and responsibilities entrusted to the commissioner. "Duties and responsibilities entrusted to the commissioner" includes the administration of those chapters referred to in subdivision 1 and chapter 115C, as well as rules adopted or orders issued under those chapters.
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