AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in sections 617.80 to 617.87.
§ Subdivision 1.Generally. The definitions in this section apply to sections 617.80 to 617.87. § Subd. 2.Building. "Building" means a structure suitable for human shelter, a commercial structure that is maintained for business activities that involve human occupation, any portion of the structure, or the land surrounding the structure. If the building is a multiunit dwelling, a hotel or motel, or a commercial or office building, the term "building," for purposes of sections 617.80 to 617.87, means only the portion of the building within or outside the structure in which a nuisance is maintained or permitted, such as a dwelling unit, room, suite of rooms, office, common area, storage area, garage, or parking area. § Subd. 3.Movable property. "Movable property" means furniture and fixtures. § Subd. 4.Prostitution; prostitution-related activity. "Prostitution" or "prostitution-related activity" means conduct that would violate sections 609.321 to 609.324. § Subd. 5.Gambling; gambling-related activity. "Gambling" or "gambling-related activity" means conduct that would violate sections 609.75 to 609.762. § Subd. 6. [Repealed, 1997 c 100 s 5] § Subd. 7.Owner. "Owner," for purposes of sections 617.80 to 617.87, means a person having legal title to the premises, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, a trustee in bankruptcy, a receiver, or any other person having legal ownership or control of the premises. § Subd. 7a.Occupant. "Occupant" means a person who occupies or resides in a building or rental unit with the permission of the owner or a tenant or lessee. § Subd. 8.Interested party. "Interested party," for purposes of sections 617.80 to 617.87, means any known lessee or tenant of a building or affected portion of a building; any known agent of an owner, lessee, or tenant; or any other person who maintains or permits a nuisance and is known to the city attorney, county attorney, or attorney general. § Subd. 9.Prosecuting attorney. "Prosecuting attorney" means the attorney general, county attorney, city attorney, or attorney serving the jurisdiction where the nuisance is located.