Minnesota Administrative Rules

2830.0010 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purposes of these rules, the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Abstract of title.

"Abstract of title" shall mean a compilation in orderly arrangement of the materials and facts of record affecting the title to a specific piece of land, issued under a certificate certifying to the matters therein contained.

Subp. 3.

Abstract office.

"Abstract office" shall mean a place of business wherein abstracts of title are made and compiled.

Subp. 4.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" shall mean the commissioner of Commerce.

Subp. 5.

Licensed abstracter.

"Licensed abstracter" means any official, person, firm, or corporation obtaining licenses pursuant to the terms of Minnesota Statutes 1976, sections 386.61 to 386.76, and includes present duly qualified and acting county recorders not now prohibited by law from the business of making abstracts; and any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of making abstracts of title and issuing certificates showing ownership of, or interest in, or liens upon any lands in the state of Minnesota, whether registered or not.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 386.63

History:

L 1993 c 369 s 27,28

Published Electronically:

September 14, 2007