Minnesota Administrative Rules

4512.0100 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

The definitions in this part apply to this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.071. The definitions in chapter 4501 and in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A, apply to this chapter.

Subp. 2.

Field of specialty.

"Field of specialty" means a vocation, profession, trade, craft, or avocation of the individual.

Subp. 3.

Gift.

In addition to those categories specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.071, subdivision 1, the following are included within the definition of gift:

A.

meals and entertainment;

B.

loans of personal property for less than payment of fair market value;

C.

giving preferential treatment for purchases;

D.

honoraria; and

E.

payment of loans or other obligations.

Subp. 4.

Individual services.

"Individual services" means services performed by an official outside of official duties.

Subp. 5.

Plaque or similar memento.

"Plaque or similar memento" means a decorative item with an inscription recognizing an individual for an accomplishment.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 10A.02

History:

20 SR 2504

Published Electronically:

February 28, 2006