7 U.S.C. § 241 — Definitions

1. (1)Agricultural productThe term “agricultural product” means an agricultural commodity, as determined by the Secretary, including a processed product of an agricultural commodity.
2. (2)ApprovalThe term “approval” means the consent provided by the Secretary for a person to engage in an activity authorized by this chapter.
3. (3)DepartmentThe term “Department” means the Department of Agriculture.
4. (4)Electronic documentThe term “electronic document” means a document that is generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic, optical, or similar means, including electronic data interchange, electronic mail, telegram, telex, or telecopy.
5. (5)Electronic receiptThe term “electronic receipt” means a receipt that is authorized by the Secretary to be issued or transmitted under this chapter in the form of an electronic document.
6. (6)HolderThe term “holder” means a person that has possession in fact or by operation of law of a receipt or any electronic document.
7. (7)PersonThe term “person” means—
   1. (A)a person (as defined in section 1 of title 1);
   2. (B)a State; and
   3. (C)a political subdivision of a State.
8. (8)ReceiptThe term “receipt” means a warehouse receipt issued in accordance with this chapter, including an electronic receipt.
9. (9)SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
10. (10)WarehouseThe term “warehouse” means a structure or other approved storage facility, as determined by the Secretary, in which any agricultural product may be stored or handled for the purposes of interstate or foreign commerce.
11. (11)Warehouse operatorThe term “warehouse operator” means a person that is lawfully engaged in the business of storing or handling agricultural products.