Definitions

As used in this part: "Department" means the department of business, economic development, and tourism. "Director" means the director of business, economic development, and tourism. "National Marine Fisheries Service" means Financial Assistance Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. "SBA" means the Federal Small Business Administration. "Small fishing vessel" means any vessel under five net tons designed to be used in catching fish, processing, or transporting fish loaded on the high seas that derives at least fifty-one per cent of that vessel's gross annual income from commercial (as opposed to recreational) operations, or any vessel outfitted for such activity.