§9601. Definitions.

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 on active duty in the United States Armed Forces, including any of the following:

(1) A reservist or member of the National Guard who was discharged or released from the service under honorable conditions.

(2) A reservist or member of the National Guard who completed an initial term of enlistment or qualifying period of service.

(3) A reservist or member of the National Guard who was disabled in the line of duty during training.

"Veteran-owned small business." A small business owned and controlled by a veteran or veterans.

Notation

Cross References.  Section 9601 is referred to in section 9602 of this title; section 303 of Title 74 (Transportation).