Subdivision 1.Terms.

For the purposes of sections 473.801 to 473.849, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Local government unit.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 473.801

  • area: means the area over which the Metropolitan Council has jurisdiction, including only the counties of Anoka; Carver; Dakota excluding the cities of Northfield and Cannon Falls; Hennepin excluding the cities of Hanover and Rockford; Ramsey; Scott excluding the city of New Prague; and Washington. See Minnesota Statutes 473.121
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Metropolitan county: means any one of the following counties: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Washington. See Minnesota Statutes 473.121

“Local government unit” means any municipal corporation or governmental subdivision other than a metropolitan county located in whole or part in the metropolitan area, authorized by law to provide for the processing of solid waste.

Subd. 3.Agency.

“Agency” means the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Subd. 4.Application.

Unless otherwise provided the definitions of terms in section 115A.03 shall apply to sections 473.801 to 473.845.

Subd. 5.Commissioner.

“Commissioner” means the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency.

Subd. 6.

[Repealed, 1Sp2005 c 1 art 2 s 162]