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Title 25 — Indians

Chapter 50 — Native American Business Incubators Program

§ 5802. Definitions

Statutory text

In this chapter:

(1)

Business incubator

The term “business incubator” means an organization that—

(A)

provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses; and

(B)

is designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses through a variety of business support resources and services, including—

(i)

access to capital, business education, and counseling;

(ii)

networking opportunities;

(iii)

mentorship opportunities; and

(iv)

other services intended to aid in developing a business.

(2)

Eligible applicant

The term “eligible applicant” means an applicant eligible to apply for a grant under section 5803(b) of this title.

(3)

Indian tribe

The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of this title.

(4)

Institution of higher education

The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20.

(5)

Native American; Native

The terms “Native American” and “Native” have the meaning given the term “Indian” in section 5304 of this title.

(6)

Native business

The term “Native business” means a business concern that is at least 51-percent owned and controlled by 1 or more Native Americans.

(7)

Native entrepreneur

The term “Native entrepreneur” means an entrepreneur who is a Native American.

(8)

Program

The term “program” means the program established under section 5803(a) of this title.

(9)

Reservation

The term “reservation” has the meaning given the term in section 1452 of this title.

(10)

Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

(11)

Tribal college or university

The term “tribal college or university” has the meaning given the term “Tribal College or University” in section 1059c(b) of title 20.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Native American Business Incubators Program Act

    Pub. L. 116–174 § 3 · 134 Stat. 839

    Enacted · 25 U.S.C. § 5802

    (Pub. L. 116–174, § 3, Oct. 20, 2020, 134 Stat. 839.)

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    (Pub. L. 116–174, § 3, Oct. 20, 2020, 134 Stat. 839.)

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.   In this Act: (1) Business incubator.— The term “business incubator” means an organization that— (A) provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses; and (B) is designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses through a variety of business support resources and services, including— (i) access to capital, business education, and counseling; (ii) networking opportunities; (iii) mentorship opportunities; and (iv) other services intended to aid in developing a business. (2) Eligible applicant.— The term “eligible applicant” means an applicant eligible to apply for a grant under section 4(b). (3) Indian tribe.— The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) Institution of higher education.— The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (5) Native american; native.— The terms “Native American” and “Native” have the meaning given the term “Indian” in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (6) Native business.— The term “Native business” means a business concern that is at least 51-percent owned and controlled by 1 or more Native Americans. (7) Native entrepreneur.— The term “Native entrepreneur” means an entrepreneur who is a Native American. (8) Program.— The term “program” means the program established under section 4(a). (9) Reservation.— The term “reservation” has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1452). (10) Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (11) Tribal college or university.— The term “tribal college or university” has the meaning given the term “Tribal College or University” in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)).

1 of 1 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Credits

(Pub. L. 116–174, § 3, , 134 Stat. 839.)

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