2004 Minnesota Statutes

     300.02 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Terms.  For the purposes of chapters 
 300 to 317A, the terms defined in this section have the meanings 
 given them, unless the language or context clearly indicates 
 that a different meaning is intended.  

    Subd. 2.    Corporation.  The term "corporation" means a 
 private corporation.  

    Subd. 3.    Private corporation.  The term "private 
 corporation" includes a company, association, or body endowed by 
 law with a corporate power or function.  The term does not 
 include a public corporation.  

    Subd. 4.    Certificate of incorporation.  The term 
 "certificate of incorporation," when used in reference to 
 corporations formed prior to the taking effect of the Revised 
 Laws of 1905, March 1, 1906, means articles of incorporation.  

    Subd. 5.    Domestic corporation.  The term "domestic 
 corporation" means a corporation organized under the laws of 
 this state.  

    Subd. 6.    Foreign corporation.  The term "foreign 
 corporation" means a corporation which is not a domestic 
 corporation.  

    Subd. 7.    Public corporation.  The term "public 
 corporation" means a corporation formed solely for public and 
 governmental purposes.  

    HIST: (7430, 7431) RL s 2839,2840; 1984 c 628 art 5 s 1; 1989 
 c 304 s 137