As used in this article, the following words shall have the meanings stated below, unless the context requires otherwise:
- (1) COMMISSION. The Alabama Forestry Commission.
- (2) FOREST LAND. Any land which supports a forest growth or which is being used or reserved for any forest purpose and is classified as Class III forest property in Section 40-8-1(b)(1), but excludes land within the city limits of any incorporated municipality.
- (3) OWNER. Any person who is engaged in and has an economic risk in the business of producing or causing to be produced, for market, forest or timber products.
- (4) PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, company, society, or association, or other business entity.
- (5) LESSEE. Any person who leases land for a period over five years for the purpose of producing or causing to be produced, for market, forest or timber products.
(Acts 1989, No. 89-652, p. 1292, §2.)