As used in this Act:
     (a) The term “farm operator” means any person, or any officer or agent acting on behalf of such person, who is the owner in possession, or lessee, of a farming operation, or who is responsible for its management condition, or is the employer of agricultural workers.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 210 ILCS 105/2

  • 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.
  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
  • 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.

     (b) The terms “agricultural worker” and “worker” mean any individual who is engaged in employment involving the harvesting, planting or cultivating of food or nursery products by manual labor. The term agricultural worker does not include individuals whose principal occupation is not agricultural employment, unless such individuals are required to be away from their permanent place of residence overnight.
     (c) The term “farm operation” means activities relating to planting, cultivating or harvesting of food or nursery products.
     (d) The term “the Department” refers to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
     (e) The term “person” includes any individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, or corporation.