As used in this act:

    (a) “Food” means that term as defined in section 1107 of the food law, 2000 PA 92, MCL 289.1107.

    (b) “Local unit of government” means any local government or its subdivision, including, but not limited to, a city, village, township, county, or educational institution; a local public authority, agency, board, commission, or other local governmental, quasi-governmental, or quasi-public body; or a public body that acts or purports to act in a commercial, business, economic development, or similar capacity for a local government or its subdivision.