Subdivision 1.Applicability.

The definitions in this section apply to Laws 1986, chapter 423, sections 1 to 9.

Subd. 2.Act.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 256E.21

  • 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

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

“Act” means the Children’s Trust Fund for the Prevention of Child Abuse Act.

Subd. 3.

[Repealed, 2008 c 277 art 1 s 98]

Subd. 4.Child.

“Child” means a person under 18 years of age.

Subd. 5.Child abuse.

“Child abuse” means sexual abuse, neglect, or physical abuse as defined in section 260E.03, subdivisions 15, 18, and 20.

Subd. 6.Commissioner.

“Commissioner” means the commissioner of human services.

Subd. 7.Local council.

“Local council” means a child abuse prevention council established under section 256E.24.

Subd. 8.Prevention program.

“Prevention program” means a system that directly provides primary or secondary child abuse prevention services to a child, parent or prospective parent, guardian, or professional who works regularly with children, and may also include a research program related to the prevention of child abuse.

Subd. 9.Primary prevention.

“Primary prevention” means a program or service designed to promote the general welfare of children and families.

Subd. 10.Secondary prevention.

“Secondary prevention” means a program or service designed to prevent abuse of children who are in circumstances where there is a high risk that abuse will occur.

Subd. 11.Tertiary prevention.

“Tertiary prevention” means a program or service provided after child abuse has occurred that is designed to prevent its recurrence.

Subd. 12.Trust fund.

“Trust fund” means the children’s trust fund for the prevention of child abuse established under section 256E.22.