Subd. 1. Scope.

For purposes of sections 85.40 to 85.45 the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources.

Subd. 3. Cross-country ski grant-in-aid program.

"Cross-country ski grant-in-aid program" means a program administered by the department, as described in section 85.44.

Subd. 4. Cross-country ski race.

"Cross-country ski race" means a timed skiing event organized for the participation of a large number of skiers at one time over a course prepared specifically for a ski race.

Subd. 5. Cross-country ski trail.

"Cross-country ski trail" means a public pathway designated and promoted for cross country skiing, excluding trails that have not received state acquisition or betterment funds for recreational purposes.

Subd. 6. Cross-country skiing.

"Cross-country skiing" means traveling across country over snow by human power on skis. "Cross-country skiing" does not require the use of lifts, tows, or other mechanical devices.

Subd. 7. Department.

"Department" means the department of natural resources.