(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Eligible Business. Any corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship authorized to do business in the State which is:
(1) Subject to the State corporate or individual income tax under HRS Chapter 235; and
(2) (A) Engaged in manufacturing, the wholesale sale of tangible personal property as defined in HRS § 237-4, or a service business; or
(B) Engaged in producing agricultural products where the business is a producer as defined in HRS § 237-5.
Full-Time Employee. An individual employed by a qualified business who works more than 20 hours a week during the business’s payroll period.
Qualified Business. A business certified as such pursuant to § 35-1.3.
Service Business. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 209E-2.
Wholesale. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 237-4.
(b) As used in this article, “director” means the director of budget and fiscal services.
(1990 Code, Ch. 35, Art. 1, § 35-1.1) (Added by Ord. 98-54)