Minnesota Administrative Rules

7406.1100 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

The terms used in parts 7406.1100 to 7406.2600 have the meanings given them in this part.

Subp. 2.

Party.

"Party" means each person named as a party by the commissioner in the notice of and order for hearing. Party includes the commissioner and the commissioner's employees and agents, but does not include the hearing examiner.

Subp. 3.

Person.

"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, municipal corporation, or any government or governmental subdivision, unit, or agency other than a court of law.

Subp. 4.

Service or serve.

"Service" or "serve" means personal service or service by first class United States mail or a licensed overnight express mail service, postage prepaid and addressed to the party's last known address. An affidavit of service must be made by the person making the service. Personal service may be accomplished either by delivering a document to the person or by leaving a document at the person's home or place of business with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides in the same house or who is located at the same business address of the person to be served.

Postage must be prepaid. Mail to a person other than a state agency must be addressed to the last known address of the person. Agencies of the state of Minnesota may also deposit the document with the Central Mailing Section, Publications Division, Department of Administration, addressed as above.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 299A.01

History:

20 SR 2784; 29 SR 97

Published Electronically:

August 17, 2004