Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 196.19 to 196.26 the following terms have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. Veteran. "Veteran" means a person who is a resident of this state and who served in the armed forces of the United States of America.
Subd. 3. Chemical agents. "Chemical agents" means Agent Orange and any other identified or unidentified chemical substance or compounds suspected by medical experts of adversely affecting the physical, mental, or emotional health of members of the armed forces.
Subd. 4. Agent Orange. "Agent Orange" means any herbicide, defoliant, or pesticide containing dioxin and composed primarily of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.
Subd. 5. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of veterans affairs.
1982 c 513 s 3; 2000 c 390 s 4-6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs
Section 196.02 — Commissioner Of Veterans Affairs.
Section 196.021 — Deputy Commissioners; Duties.
Section 196.03 — Officers And Employees.
Section 196.05 — Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 196.052 — Gift Acceptance And Investment.
Section 196.053 — Acceptance Of Federal Funds.
Section 196.054 — Use Of Facilities Or Services By Outside Agencies.
Section 196.06 — Annual Report.
Section 196.07 — Technical Staff.
Section 196.08 — Files And Records Confidential.
Section 196.081 — Veterans Stable Housing Initiative; Data.
Section 196.18 — Uncompensated And Voluntary Services; Expenses.
Section 196.19 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Act; Citation.
Section 196.22 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 196.23 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Section.
Section 196.24 — Duties Of Commissioner Of Health.
Section 196.25 — Confidentiality.
Section 196.26 — Class Action Representation By Attorney General.