Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 145 > PRENATAL TRISOMY DIAGNOSIS AWARENESS ACT

• 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.
• Applicant: means an individual or organization that is subject to certification under this chapter and that applied for but is not yet granted certification under this chapter. See Minnesota Statutes 245H.01
• Authorized agent: means the individual designated by the certification holder who is responsible for communicating with the commissioner of human services regarding all items pursuant to this chapter. See Minnesota Statutes 245H.01
• Certification holder: means the individual or organization that is legally responsible for the operation of the center, and granted certification by the commissioner under this chapter. See Minnesota Statutes 245H.01
• children: includes children by birth or adoption;

  (9) "day" comprises the time from midnight to the next midnight;

  (10) "fiscal year" means the year by or for which accounts are reckoned;

  (11) "hereafter" means a reference to the time after the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

  (12) "heretofore" means a reference to the time previous to the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

  (13) "judicial sale" means a sale conducted by an officer or person authorized for the purpose by some competent tribunal;

  (14) "minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years;

  (15) "money" means lawful money of the United States;

  (16) "night time" means the time from sunset to sunrise;

  (17) "non compos mentis" refers to an individual of unsound mind;

  (18) "notary" means a notary public;

  (19) "now" in any provision of a law referring to other laws in force, or to persons in office, or to any facts or circumstances as existing, relates to the laws in force, or to the persons in office, or to the facts or circumstances existing, respectively, on the effective date of such provision;

  (20) "verified" when used in reference to writings, means supported by oath or affirmation. See Minnesota Statutes 645.45

• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44