Minn. Stat. § 55.01

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§ 55.01 DEFINITIONS.

Official statutory text

§ Subdivision 1. Scope. Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended, the following words, terms, and phrases shall, for the purposes of the laws of this state, be given the meanings subjoined to them.

§ Subd. 2. Safe deposit box. The words "safe deposit box" mean any box, safe, safe deposit box, receptacle, or any part or parts thereof, and any space in a vault, which may be used for the safekeeping and storage of valuable personal property.

§ Subd. 3. Valuable personal property. The words "valuable personal property" mean jewelry, plate, money, specie, bullion, stocks, bonds, valuable papers, or other personal property of value.

§ Subd. 4. Person. "Person" means an individual, partnership, unincorporated association or a corporation. "It" includes "he," "she," and "they."

§ Subd. 5. Safe deposit company. "Safe deposit company" means any person who lets out or rents, as lessor, for hire, safe deposit boxes, or space therein.

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