As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Confucius Institute” means a Confucius Institute or Chinese Language Partner Network operated by the Office of Chinese Language Council International, also known as Hanban, which is affiliated with the ministry of education of the People’s Republic of China;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 49-7-1802

  • Confucius Institute: means a Confucius Institute or Chinese Language Partner Network operated by the Office of Chinese Language Council International, also known as Hanban, which is affiliated with the ministry of education of the People's Republic of China. See Tennessee Code 49-7-1802
  • Foreign source: means :
    (A) A foreign government, including an agency of a foreign government. See Tennessee Code 49-7-1802
  • Institution: means a public institution of higher education in this state. See Tennessee Code 49-7-1802
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) “Contract” means an agreement for the acquisition by purchase, lease, or barter of property or services between a foreign source and an institution, for the direct benefit or use of either of the parties;
(3) “Foreign source” means:

(A) A foreign government, including an agency of a foreign government;
(B) A legal entity, governmental or otherwise, created solely under the laws of a foreign state or states;
(C) An individual who is not a citizen or a national of the United States or a trust territory or protectorate thereof; and
(D) An agent, including a subsidiary or affiliate of a foreign legal entity, acting on behalf of a foreign source, as described in subdivisions (3)(A)-(C);
(4) “Gift” includes a gift of money or property; and
(5) “Institution” means a public institution of higher education in this state.
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