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licensed capacity includes all children of any caregiver when the children are present in the residence. Subp. 19. Medicine. “Medicine” means a prescription or nonprescription substance taken internally or applied externally to prevent or cure disease, heal, or relieve pain. Subp. 19a. Mental illness. “Mental illness” means the inability to interpret reality realistically and the impaired functioning in primary aspects of daily living, such as personal relations, living arrangements, work, and recreation; which is listed in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) Ninth Revision (1980), code range 290.0-299.9, or the corresponding code in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) Third Edition (1980), Axes I, II, or III. These publications are incorporated by reference and are not subject to frequent change. They are available in the State Law Library. Subp. 19b. Minnesota State Fire Code. “Minnesota State Fire Code” means those codes and regulations adopted by the state fire marshal in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 299F.011 and contained in chapter 7511. Subp. 20. Newborn. “Newborn” means a child between birth and six weeks of age. Subp. 21. Parent. “Parent” means a person who has the legal responsibility for a child such as the child’s mother, father, or legally appointed guardian. Subp. 22. Preschooler. “Preschooler” has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 19, paragraph (e). Subp. 23. [Repealed, 10 SR 2617] Subp. 24. Provider. “Provider” means the license holder and primary caregiver. Subp. 25. Related. “Related” means any of the following relationships by marriage, blood, or adoption: parent, grandparent, brother, sister, stepparent, stepsister, stepbrother, uncle, aunt, child, niece, nephew. Related also includes a legally appointed guardian. Subp. 26. Regularly or regular basis. “Regularly” or “regular basis” means a cumulative total of more than 30 days within any 12 month period. Subp. 27. Residence. “Residence” means the dwelling unit, as defined by section 405 of the State Building Code, in which day care is provided and which is occupied as a home. Subp. 28. School age. “School age” has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 19, paragraph (f). Subp. 28a. State Building Code. “State Building Code” means those codes and regulations adopted by the commissioner of administration in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.101 and contained in chapter 1300. Subp. 29. Substitute. “Substitute” means an adult at least 18 years of age who assumes the responsibility of the provider as specified in part 9502.0365, subpart 5.

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