# Minn. Stat. § 245.021: DEFINITIONS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P245_267_C245_S245.021

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 245.021
- **Heading:** DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 245_267 / Chapter 245 / Section 245.021

## Text

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions in this section have the meanings given them.

(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services.

(c) "Executive board" has the meaning given in section 246C.015 .

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