Subdivision 1.
Terms defined.
For purpose of sections 609582. and 609583., the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2.
Building.
"Building" means a structure suitable for affording shelter for human beings including any appurtenant or connected structure.
Subd. 3.
Dwelling.
"Dwelling" means a building used as a permanent or temporary residence.
Subd. 4.
Enters a building without consent.
"Enters a building without consent" means:
(a) to enter a building without the consent of the person in lawful possession;
(b) to enter a building by using artifice, trick, or misrepresentation to obtain consent to enter from the person in lawful possession; or
(c) to remain within a building without the consent of the person in lawful possession.
Whoever enters a building while open to the general public does so with consent except when consent was expressly withdrawn before entry.
Subd. 5.
Government building.
"Government building" means a building that is owned, leased, controlled, or operated by a governmental entity for a governmental purpose.
Subd. 6.
Religious establishment.
"Religious establishment" means a building used for worship services by a religious organization and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means.
Subd. 7.
School building.
"School building" means a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, secondary school, or postsecondary school building.
Subd. 8.
Historic property.
"Historic property" means any property identified as a historic site or historic place by sections 138661. to 138664. and clearly identified as such by a posted sign or other means.
1983 c 321 s 1; 2007 c 54 art 2 s 11-14