2005 West Virginia Code - §19-2G-3. — Definitions.

§19-2G-3. Definitions.

As used in this article the following terms shall have these meanings, unless the text clearly specifies otherwise:
(a) "Tree fruit industry self-improvement assessment board" or "board" means those persons appointed by the governor in the manner provided for in section six of this article;
(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture of the state of West Virginia and his duly authorized agent or agents;
(c) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, fiduciary or other group of persons whether organized or not;
(d) "Producer" means any person in the business of producing tree fruits for direct sale to consumers or for sale to processors for ultimate sale as tree fruit products; and
(e) "Tree fruit industry self-improvement assessment program" or "program" means those activities of the board designed to promote the state's tree fruit industry including, but not limited to, receiving and disbursing assessment funds, accepting gifts and grants from any private source, supporting tree fruit research, developing production and marketing practices, and sponsoring industry and public education efforts.