The Minnesota Structured Settlement Protection Statute JUDICIAL PROCEDURE, DISTRICT COURTS CHAPTER 549. COSTS, DISBURSEMENTS Current through 2000 § 549.30. Definitions. Subdivision 1. Application. For purposes of sections 549.30 to 549.34, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subdivision 2. Annuity issuer. “Annuity issuer” means an insurer that has issued an annuity contract to be used to fund periodic payments under a structured settlement. Subdivision 3. Applicable law. “Applicable law” means: (1) the laws of the United States; (2) the laws of this state, including principles of equity, applied in the courts of this state; and (3) […]