53H-14-201. General provisions -- Definitions.
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Effective 10/14/2025
53H-14-201. General provisions -- Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1)"Person" means:
(a)a federal, state, or local governmental entity:
(i)that sponsors sponsored research; or
(ii)participates in a technology transfer;
(b)an individual;
(c)a nonprofit or profit corporation;
(d)a partnership;
(e)a sole proprietorship; or
(f)other type of business organization.
(2)"Restricted record" means a record that is restricted as provided by Section 53H-14-203 .
(3)"Sponsored research" refers to research, training, and other sponsored activities as defined by the federal Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget:
(a)conducted by an institution through an office responsible for sponsored projects or programs; and
(b)funded or otherwise supported by an external person that is not created or controlled by the institution.
(4)"Technology transfer" refers to transferring information, commercializing research, or providing technical assistance between an institution and external persons for the purpose of economic development.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8 , 2025 Special Session 1