Subject to section 9602 (relating to regulations), the following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Commonwealth agency." As defined in 62 Pa.C.S. § 103 (relating to definitions).
"Executive agency." As defined in 62 Pa.C.S. § 103 (relating to definitions).
"Purchasing agency." As defined in 62 Pa.C.S. § 103 (relating to definitions).
"Service-disabled." Being in possession of:
(1) a disability rating letter issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(2) a disability determination from the United States Department of Defense.
"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business." A small business owned and controlled by:
(1) a service-disabled veteran or veterans; or
(2) if approved by the Department of General Services, a surviving spouse or permanent caregiver of a service-disabled veteran.
"Small business." As defined in 62 Pa.C.S. § 2102 (relating to definitions).
"State-affiliated entity." As defined in 62 Pa.C.S. § 103 (relating to definitions).
"Veteran." An individual who served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component or the National Guard, and who was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.
"Veteran-owned small business." A small business owned and controlled by a veteran or veterans.
(Nov. 3, 2016, P.L.1053, No.135, eff. 60 days)
2016 Amendment. See section 7 of Act 135 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to status of certain businesses.
Cross References. Section 9601 is referred to in section 9602 of this title; section 2201 of Title 62 (Procurement); section 303 of Title 74 (Transportation).
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