As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Habitation': (A) Means any structure, including buildings, module units, mobile homes, trailers, and tents, which is designed or adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons;(B) Includes a self-propelled vehicle that is designed or adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons and is actually occupied at the time of initial entry by the defendant; and(C) Includes each separately secured or occupied portion of the structure or vehicle and each structure appurtenant to or connected with the structure or vehicle;(2) 'Occupied' means the condition of the lawful physical presence of any person at any time while the defendant is within the habitation or other building; and(3) 'Owner' means a person in lawful possession of property whether the possession is actual or constructive. 'Owner' does not include a person, who is restrained from the property or habitation by a valid court order or order of protection, other than an ex parte order of protection, obtained by the person maintaining residence on the property.Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 2000, ch. 906, § 1.
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