Subdivision 1.Applicability.

The definitions in this section apply to sections 87A.01 to 87A.08.

Subd. 2.Person.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 87A.01

  • 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.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

“Person” means an individual, association, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, club, political subdivision, or other legal entity.

Subd. 3.Shooting range or range.

“Shooting range” or “range” means an area or facility designated or operated primarily for the use of firearms, as defined in section 97A.015, subdivision 19, or archery, and includes shooting preserves as described in section 97A.115 or any other Minnesota law.

Subd. 4.Shooting range performance standards.

“Shooting range performance standards” means the best practices for shooting range performance standards identified in section 87A.02.

Subd. 5.Local unit of government.

“Local unit of government” means a home rule charter or statutory city, county, town, or other political subdivision.