In this chapter


(1) "brush" means to clear a swath along the boundary lines of a homestead entry so that the boundary lines may be identified from the ground;


(2) "commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources;


(3) [Repealed, Sec. 38 ch 91 SLA 1997].


(4) [Repealed, Sec. 38 ch 91 SLA 1997].


(5) "resident" means an individual who has resided in the state for one year, is a U.S. citizen and does not claim residence in another state, and shows by all attending circumstances an intent to make this state the individual's permanent residence.