1999 Minnesota Statutes

     45.011 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Scope.  As used in chapters 45 to 83, 
 155A, 309, 332, 345, and 359, and sections 326.83 to 326.991, 
 and 386.61 to 386.78, unless the context indicates otherwise, 
 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.  

    Subd. 2.    Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the 
 commissioner of commerce.  

    Subd. 3.    Department.  "Department" means the 
 department of commerce.  

    Subd. 4.    Duties and responsibilities entrusted to the 
 commissioner.  "Duties and responsibilities entrusted to the 
 commissioner" includes the administration of those chapters 
 referred to in subdivision 1 and chapter 115C, as well as rules 
 adopted or orders issued under those chapters. 

    HIST: 1983 c 289 s 11; 1993 c 204 s 1,2; 1994 c 385 s 1,2; 
 1996 c 439 art 1 s 2; 1997 c 222 s 1