Section 1603-Z. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Agricultural commodity." As defined in the act of June 10, 1982 (P.L.454, No.133), referred to as the Right-to-Farm Law.
"Conservation district." As defined in 3 Pa.C.S. § 503 (relating to definitions).
"Cooperative association." As defined in 3 Pa.C.S. § 4502 (relating to definitions).
"Department." The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"Eligible applicant." An applicant that meets one of the following criteria:
(1) A person who grows an agricultural commodity and who has anticipated sales greater than $2,000 per year.
(2) A person who processes an agricultural commodity and has anticipated sales greater than $10,000 per year.
(3) A person who provides technical assistance or services to farmers for conservation, engineering, veterinary care, animal disease management, farm management, agricultural commodity production, nutrient management or similar services.
(4) A person or cooperative association that utilizes agricultural commodities to create products or energy.
"Innovation." The practical implementation of ideas that results in new products, processes or services.
"Lending institution." As defined under 3 Pa.C.S. § 603 (relating to definitions).
"Licensed doctor of veterinary medicine." A person who is currently licensed under the act of December 27, 1974 (P.L.995, No.326), known as the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
"Person." An individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation or any other legal entity.
"Program." The Agriculture Innovation Grant Program established under section 1604-Z.
(1603-Z added July 11, 2024, P.L.550, No.54)