1999 Minnesota Statutes

     604B.01 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Terms.  For purposes of this chapter, 
 the terms in this section have the meanings given them. 

    Subd. 2.    Electronic computing device.  "Electronic 
 computing device" means any computer hardware or software, 
 computer chip, embedded chip, process control equipment, or 
 other information system that: 

    (1) is used to capture, store, manipulate, or process data; 
 or 

    (2) controls, monitors, or assists in the operation of 
 physical apparatus that is not primarily used as a computer but 
 that relies on automation or digital technology to function, 
 including, but not limited to, vehicles, vessels, buildings, 
 structures, facilities, elevators, medical equipment, traffic 
 signals, and factory machinery. 

    Subd. 3.    Person.  "Person" means a natural person or 
 a small business as defined in section 645.445. 

    Subd. 4.    Year 2000 problem.  "Year 2000 problem" 
 means disruptions in electronic communications or the 
 functioning of electronically controlled equipment resulting or 
 reasonably anticipated to result from erroneous data that is or 
 may be supplied by electronic devices in 1999 or on or after 
 January 1, 2000. 

    HIST: 1999 c 234 s 1