As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. 1. “Governmental entity” means the same as defined in section 96.1A.
2. 2. “Indian tribe” means the same as defined in section 96.1A.

3. 3.

   1. a. “Marketplace contractor” means a person or organization, including an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or other entity, that does all of the following:

      1. (1) Enters into a written agreement with a marketplace platform to use the marketplace platform’s digital network to connect with individuals or entities that seek to obtain services from the marketplace contractor.
      2. (2) Performs services for individuals or entities upon connection through a marketplace platform’s digital network in exchange for compensation or payment of a fee.
      3. (3) Does not perform the services offered by the marketplace contractor at or from a physical business location that is operated by the marketplace platform in the state.
   2. b. “Marketplace contractor” does not include a person or organization that performs services consisting of transporting freight, sealed and closed envelopes, boxes, parcels, or other sealed and closed containers for compensation.
4. 4. “Marketplace platform” means a person or organization, including an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or other entity, that operates a digital network to connect marketplace contractors to individuals or entities that seek to obtain the type of services offered by marketplace contractors.

2018 Acts, ch 1069, §1; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §82