Subdivision 1.Applicability.

For purposes of sections 145.891 to 145.897, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Local health agency.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 145.892

  • children: includes children by birth or adoption;

    (9) "day" comprises the time from midnight to the next midnight;

    (10) "fiscal year" means the year by or for which accounts are reckoned;

    (11) "hereafter" means a reference to the time after the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

    (12) "heretofore" means a reference to the time previous to the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

    (13) "judicial sale" means a sale conducted by an officer or person authorized for the purpose by some competent tribunal;

    (14) "minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years;

    (15) "money" means lawful money of the United States;

    (16) "night time" means the time from sunset to sunrise;

    (17) "non compos mentis" refers to an individual of unsound mind;

    (18) "notary" means a notary public;

    (19) "now" in any provision of a law referring to other laws in force, or to persons in office, or to any facts or circumstances as existing, relates to the laws in force, or to the persons in office, or to the facts or circumstances existing, respectively, on the effective date of such provision;

    (20) "verified" when used in reference to writings, means supported by oath or affirmation. See Minnesota Statutes 645.45

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

“Local health agency” means the community health services agency or any public or private nonprofit organization which enters into a contract with the commissioner of health pursuant to sections 145.891 to 145.897.

Subd. 3.Pregnant woman.

“Pregnant woman” means an individual determined by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, midwife, or appropriately trained registered nurse to have one or more fetuses in utero.

Subd. 4.Lactating woman.

“Lactating woman” means any breast feeding individual who presents competent evidence of having been delivered of a surviving child within the 12 months immediately preceding the filing of an application for nutritional supplements.

Subd. 5.Infant.

“Infant” means an individual under one year of age.

Subd. 6.Child.

“Child” means an individual one to five years of age.

Subd. 7.Nutritional risk.

“Nutritional risk” means individuals with any of the following characteristics:

(a) For pregnant and lactating women:

(i) Known inadequate nutritional patterns;

(ii) Anemia;

(iii) History of prematurity or miscarriage; or

(iv) Inadequate patterns of growth (underweight, obesity, or stunting).

(b) For infants and children:

(i) Low birth weight;

(ii) Deficient patterns of growth;

(iii) Anemia; or

(iv) Known inadequate nutritional patterns.

Subd. 8.Low birth weight.

“Low birth weight” means a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams.

Subd. 9.Nutritional supplements.

“Nutritional supplements” means any food authorized by the commissioner to be made available under this program.

Subd. 10.Commissioner.

“Commissioner” means the commissioner of health or a representative.