As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Aircraft manufacturer" means a business involved in the production of aircraft partsspecifically used in the manufacture of aircraft or a business involved in the development of a proof of concept or prototype aircraft, a test and evaluation aircraft, a certification aircraft, or a production aircraft. For income tax years commencing before January 1, 2013, "aircraft manufacturer" excludes a business or any portion of a business that is involved in the maintenance of aircraft. For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2013, "aircraft manufacturer" includes a business or any portion of a business that is involved in the maintenance and repair, completion, or modification of aircraft.
"Airport" means any public-use facility so designated or licensed by the federal aviation administration and listed in the national plan of integrated airport systems in accordance with section 47103 of title 49 of the United States Code.
"Facility" means any factory or other building in which an aircraft manufacturer conducts business and in which employees of the aircraft manufacturer work on a regular basis.
"New employee" means a full-time employee hired by an aircraft manufacturer towork at a facility that is located in an aviation development zone in the state. For purposes of this subsection (4), an employee shall work for at least thirty-five hours per week on a regular basis throughout the year performing duties at a facility in an aviation development zone in order to be considered a full-time employee.
"Office" means the Colorado office of economic development created in section 24-
48.5-101, C.R.S.
Source: L. 2005: Entire article added, p. 1490, § 1, effective August 8. L. 2013: (1) amended, (HB 13-1080), ch. 211, p. 886, § 2, effective August 7.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in the 2013 act amending subsection (1), see section 1 of chapter 211, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.