§ 116U.05 Explore Minnesota
§ 116U.06 Explore Minnesota Tourism
§ 116U.07 Explore Minnesota for Business
§ 116U.10 Definitions
§ 116U.15 Mission
§ 116U.20 Organization
§ 116U.24 Explore Minnesota Councils
§ 116U.242 Explore Minnesota for Business Council
§ 116U.25 Explore Minnesota Tourism Council
§ 116U.26 Film Production Jobs Program
§ 116U.27 Film Production Credit
§ 116U.30 Duties of Director
§ 116U.35 Promotional Expenses
§ 116U.40 Specific Agreements Prohibited
§ 116U.45 Sale of Publications and Promotional Materials; Fees; Advertising
§ 116U.50 Revenue
§ 116U.55 Gifts, Grants, and Endowments; Account

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 116U - Explore Minnesota

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Chair: includes chairman, chairwoman, and chairperson. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Minority: means with respect to an individual the period of time during which the individual is a minor. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.