As used in sections 273.39 to 273.41, the term "rural area" shall be deemed to mean any area of the state not included within the boundaries of any statutory city or home rule charter city, and such term shall be deemed to include both farm and nonfarm population thereof.
History:(2012-5) 1939 c 303 s 2; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 2013 c 143 art 17 s 12