1. (a) As used in this chapter, "company" means any of the following:

   1. (1) A sole proprietorship.
   2. (2) An organization.
   3. (3) An association.
   4. (4) A corporation.
   5. (5) A partnership.
   6. (6) A joint venture.
   7. (7) A limited partnership.
   8. (8) A limited liability partnership.
   9. (9) A limited liability company.
   10. (10) A business association.
2. (b) The term includes all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority owned subsidiaries, parent companies, and affiliates of such entities or business associations that exist for profit making purposes.

As added by P.L.149-2007, SEC.3.