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  • (1) "Person" means:
    • (a) a federal, state, or local governmental entity:
      • (i) that sponsors sponsored research; or
      • (ii) participates in a technology transfer;
    • (b) an individual;
    • (c) a nonprofit or profit corporation;
    • (d) a partnership;
    • (e) a sole proprietorship; or
    • (f) other type of business organization.
  • (2) "Public institution of higher education" means an institution within the state system of higher education defined in Section 53B-1-102.
  • (3) "Restricted record" means a record that is restricted as provided by Section 53B-16-303.
  • (4) "Sponsored research" refers to research, training, and other sponsored activities as defined by the federal Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget:
    • (a) conducted by a public institution of higher education through an office responsible for sponsored projects or programs; and
    • (b) funded or otherwise supported by an external person that is not created or controlled by the public institution of higher education.
  • (5) "Technology transfer" refers to transferring information, commercializing research, or providing technical assistance between a public institution of higher education and external persons for the purpose of economic development.




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