Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “small business” has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-14-1. The term includes:

(1) an independently owned and operated business that is operating under a franchise from another business; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-28-20-8

  • small business: has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-14-1. See Indiana Code 5-28-20-8
  • veteran: includes "Hoosier veteran" and applies to the construction of all Indiana statutes, unless the construction is expressly excluded by the terms of the statute, is plainly repugnant to the intent of the general assembly or of the context of the statute, or is inconsistent with federal law. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) a veteran owned small business (as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1).

As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.15-2020, SEC.19.