§241 Definitions

Summary

Defines the key words used in the chapter. "Agricultural product" — a farm commodity set by the Secretary, and it can include processed forms. "Approval" — the Secretary’s permission to do an activity allowed by this chapter. "Department" — the Department of Agriculture. "Electronic document" — any document made, sent, received, or stored by electronic means, like email or data files. "Electronic receipt" — a receipt the Secretary allows to be issued or sent as an electronic document. "Holder" — someone who actually has a receipt or electronic document, or has it by law. "Person" — includes people and legal entities under federal law, plus States and their local governments. "Receipt" — a warehouse receipt under this chapter, including electronic receipts. "Secretary" — the Secretary of Agriculture. "Warehouse" — a building or other approved storage place the Secretary allows for storing farm products for trade across states or with other countries. "Warehouse operator" — someone legally running a business that stores or handles farm products.