Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 1771-A. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Affiliated entity.”  Any of the following:

(1) A subsidiary or holding company of a lobbying firm or other business entity owned in whole or in part by a lobbying firm.

(2) An organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)) established by a lobbyist or lobbying firm or an affiliated entity.

“Authority.”  The Commonwealth Financing Authority.

“Eligible applicant.”  As defined in the H2O PA Act.

“H2O PA Act.”  The act of July 9, 2008 (P.L. 908, No. 63),  1 known as the H2O PA Act.

“High hazard unsafe dam.”  As defined in the H2O PA Act.

“Lobbying.”  The term shall have the meaning given to it in 65 Pa.C.S. § 13A03 (relating to definitions).  The term shall also include an effort to influence the action of the authority or the Department of Community and Economic Development relating to the approval, award, receipt or denial of a grant under the H2O PA Act.

“Project.”  As defined in the H2O PA Act.

“Water and sewer project.”  A project which is for a water supply system, sewage disposal system, storm water system or flood control.