Terms used in this marketing order shall be as defined in the Act and as follows:

1. a. “Act” means the South Carolina Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act of 1968 (R1363, H2681) and as amended in 1970 (R1072, R1073, R1080).
2. b. “Affected area” and “production area” are synonymous and mean the entire area of the State of South Carolina.
3. c. “Board” means the South Carolina Pork Board established pursuant to the provisions of Section 46-17-190 and 5-91 of this marketing order.
4. d. “Commission” means the Agriculture Commission of South Carolina.
5. e. “District” means the geographical divisions of the area of pork production established pursuant to the provisions of 5-91 of this marketing order.
6. f. “Marketing season” means the twelve month fiscal year beginning upon the first day of September of a year and ending upon the last day of August both dates inclusive.
7. g. “Producer” means any individual or organization of individuals engaged in the business of producing or causing to be produced swine or pork in South Carolina.
8. h. “Sale” or “sold” means a transaction wherein swine are transferred from the producer to a purchaser for consideration. “Sale” or “sold” shall also include an agreement to acquire swine or pork for a consideration.
9. i. “Pork” and/or “swine” means and includes all types of pork or swine produced in South Carolina and sold by the producer for slaughter, for breeding purposes, or as feeder pigs.