As used in K.S.A. 2-2144 through 2-2151, and amendments thereto:
- (a) "Act" means the Kansas cotton boll weevil act.
- (b) "Board" means the board of directors of the Kansas cotton boll weevil program established by K.S.A. 2-2146, and amendments thereto.
- (c) "Cotton pest" means Anthonomus grandis Boheman, commonly known as boll weevils, or any other pest that may infest, destroy or otherwise inhibit the growth of cotton.
- (d) "Grower" means any person engaged in the growing of cotton in this state who owns such cotton or shares in the ownership and risk of loss of such cotton, whether as a landlord or tenant.
- (e) "Person" means a natural person, public or private corporation, partnership, association or other legal entity.
- (f) "Secretary" means the secretary of agriculture or the secretary's designee.
L. 2022, ch. 69, § 2; July 1.