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Whoever enters a building while open to the general public does so with consent except when consent was expressly withdrawn before entry.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
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