Kentucky Statutes 164.6011 – Definitions for KRS 164.6011 to 164.6029
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As used in KRS § 164.6011 to KRS § 164.6029, unless the context indicates otherwise:
(1) “Applied research” means those research activities occurring at universities and in private enterprises that have potential commercial application;
(2) “Cabinet” means the Cabinet for Economic Development;
(3) “Closely related family members” means any of the following in relation to an employee or their spouse:
(a) Parents or grandparents;
(b) Children or their spouses; or
(c) Siblings or their spouses;
(4) “Cluster” means a geographically bound concentration of similar, related, or complementary businesses with active channels for business transactions, communications, and dialogue, that share specialized infrastructure, labor markets, and services, and that are faced with common opportunities and threats;
(5) “Commonwealth” means the Commonwealth of Kentucky;
(6) “Eligible company” means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, business trust, person, group, or other entity;
(7) “Kentucky-based company” means a business with its principal place of business in Kentucky or no less than fifty percent (50%) of its property and payroll located in Kentucky;
(8) “Knowledge-based” means driven by knowledge, innovation, and speed;
(9) “Medium-size company” means a business with fifty-one (51) to one hundred fifty
(150) employees;
(10) “Qualified company” means an eligible company that may be granted a funding voucher or award pending certification;
(11) “Science and technology organization” means an independent, nonprofit or quasi- governmental organization, with a statewide mission, that has a demonstrated history of managing complicated programs in the areas of entrepreneurial innovation, science, and technology advancement;
(12) “Seed funding” means financing that is provided for early-stage development, refinement, and commercialization of a product, process, or innovation through continuing applied research, advancing the patent process, determining commercial and market potential, or moving research toward development of a prototype; and
(13) “Small company” means a firm with fifty (50) or fewer employees.
Effective: June 29, 2021
History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 185, sec. 131, effective June 29, 2021. — Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 12, effective June 29, 2017. — Amended 2006
Ky. Acts ch. 149, sec. 223, effective July 12, 2006. — Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch.
230, sec. 29, effective July 15, 2002. — Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 522, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.
2022-2024 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2022 Ky. Acts ch.
199, Pt. I, B, 1, (3) at 1654.
(1) “Applied research” means those research activities occurring at universities and in private enterprises that have potential commercial application;
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 164.6011
- branch budget: means an enactment by the General Assembly which provides appropriations and establishes fiscal policies and conditions for the biennial financial plan for the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch, which shall include a separate budget bill for the Transportation Cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Company: may extend and be applied to any corporation, company, person, partnership, joint stock company, or association. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- 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.
- Partnership: includes both general and limited partnerships. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(2) “Cabinet” means the Cabinet for Economic Development;
(3) “Closely related family members” means any of the following in relation to an employee or their spouse:
(a) Parents or grandparents;
(b) Children or their spouses; or
(c) Siblings or their spouses;
(4) “Cluster” means a geographically bound concentration of similar, related, or complementary businesses with active channels for business transactions, communications, and dialogue, that share specialized infrastructure, labor markets, and services, and that are faced with common opportunities and threats;
(5) “Commonwealth” means the Commonwealth of Kentucky;
(6) “Eligible company” means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, business trust, person, group, or other entity;
(7) “Kentucky-based company” means a business with its principal place of business in Kentucky or no less than fifty percent (50%) of its property and payroll located in Kentucky;
(8) “Knowledge-based” means driven by knowledge, innovation, and speed;
(9) “Medium-size company” means a business with fifty-one (51) to one hundred fifty
(150) employees;
(10) “Qualified company” means an eligible company that may be granted a funding voucher or award pending certification;
(11) “Science and technology organization” means an independent, nonprofit or quasi- governmental organization, with a statewide mission, that has a demonstrated history of managing complicated programs in the areas of entrepreneurial innovation, science, and technology advancement;
(12) “Seed funding” means financing that is provided for early-stage development, refinement, and commercialization of a product, process, or innovation through continuing applied research, advancing the patent process, determining commercial and market potential, or moving research toward development of a prototype; and
(13) “Small company” means a firm with fifty (50) or fewer employees.
Effective: June 29, 2021
History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 185, sec. 131, effective June 29, 2021. — Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 12, effective June 29, 2017. — Amended 2006
Ky. Acts ch. 149, sec. 223, effective July 12, 2006. — Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch.
230, sec. 29, effective July 15, 2002. — Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 522, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.
2022-2024 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2022 Ky. Acts ch.
199, Pt. I, B, 1, (3) at 1654.