South Carolina Code 11-57-30. Definitions
(1) "Energy sector of Iran" means activities to develop petroleum or natural gas resources or nuclear power in Iran.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 11-57-30
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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.
- Iran: includes the Government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran. See South Carolina Code 11-57-30
- 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.
- Person: means any of the following:
(a) a natural person, corporation, company, limited liability company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group;
(b) any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution, as defined in Section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U. See South Carolina Code 11-57-30
(2) "Financial institution" means the term as used in Section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note).
(3) "Investment" means a commitment or contribution of funds or property, whatever the source, a loan or other extension of credit, and the entry into or renewal of a contract for goods or services. It does not include indirect beneficial ownership through index funds, commingled funds, limited partnerships, derivative instruments, or the like.
(4) "Iran" includes the Government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran.
(5) "Person" means any of the following:
(a) a natural person, corporation, company, limited liability company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group;
(b) any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution, as defined in Section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. § 262r(c)(3));
(c) any successor, subunit, parent entity, or subsidiary of, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in subitems (a) and (b) of this item.
(6) "State agency" means each state board, commission, department, executive department or officer, institution, and instrumentality.