9 CFR 362.1 – Definitions
The definitions in § 381.1 are incorporated in this part except for the definitions excluded in § 362.2(a). In addition to those definitions, the following definitions will be applicable to the regulations in this part.
Terms Used In 9 CFR 362.1
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
(a) Act. “Act” means the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (60 Stat. 1087, as amended; 7 U.S.C. § 1621 et seq.).
(b) Inspector. “Inspector” means any officer or employee of the Department authorized to perform any duties under the regulations in this part.
(c) Person. “Person” means any individual, corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, or joint stock company, or other organized business unit.
(d) Poultry. “Poultry” means any migratory water fowl or game bird, whether dead or alive.
(e) Poultry Product. “Poultry product” means any poultry carcass or part thereof; or any human food product which is made wholly or in part from the carcass of any domesticated bird (as defined in § 381.1(b) of this chapter) and is excepted from the inspection requirements of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. § 451 et seq.).