Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 286. Agricultural Industry § 286.942

(a) “Board” means the rural development fund board established in section 3.  1

(b) “Commission” means the commission of agriculture and rural development.

(c) “Department” means the department of agriculture and rural development.

(d) “Director” means the director of the department.

(e) “Fund” means the rural development fund created in section 5.  2

(f) “Land-based industries” means food and agriculture, forestry, mining, oil and gas production, and tourism.

(g) “Local unit of government” means a county, city, township, village, school district, or any authority composed of counties, cities, townships, villages, or school districts, or any combination of these entities.

(h) “Telecommunication facilities” means either or both of the following: