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(1) “ABIC” means the Agriculture Business Incubator Center established in section 302.
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(2) “Agri-business” means a business engaged in any business listed in section 192 of this title.
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(3) “Business incubator” means a facility, including the ABIC, that offers:
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(A) Space for start-up and expanding firms;
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(B) The shared use of equipment and work areas;
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(C) Daily management support services essential to high-quality commercial operations; and
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(D) Technical assistance.
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(4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, or the Commissioner’s designee.
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(5) “Department” means the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture.
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(6) “Farmer” has the same meaning as provided in section 2 of this title.
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(7) “Program” means the Agriculture Business Incubator established under this chapter.
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