AI-assisted research summary: This section defines terms used in sections 609.582 and 609.583.
§ Subdivision 1.Terms defined. For purpose of sections 609.582 and 609.583, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. § Subd. 2.Building. "Building" means a structure suitable for affording shelter for human beings including any appurtenant or connected structure. § Subd. 3.Dwelling. "Dwelling" means a building used as a permanent or temporary residence. § Subd. 4.Enters a building without consent. "Enters a building without consent" means: (a) to enter a building without the consent of the person in lawful possession; (b) to enter a building by using artifice, trick, or misrepresentation to obtain consent to enter from the person in lawful possession; or (c) to remain within a building without the consent of the person in lawful possession. Whoever enters a building while open to the general public does so with consent except when consent was expressly withdrawn before entry. § Subd. 5.Government building. "Government building" means a building that is owned, leased, controlled, or operated by a governmental entity for a governmental purpose. § Subd. 6.Religious establishment. "Religious establishment" means a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means. § Subd. 7.School building. "School building" means a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, secondary school, or postsecondary school building. § Subd. 8.Historic property. "Historic property" means any property identified as a historic site or historic place by sections 138.661 to 138.664 and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means.