§2351. "Firm" defined

For purposes of this part, the term "firm" includes an individual proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation (including a development corporation), business trust, cooperative, trustee in bankruptcy, and receiver under decree of any court. A firm, together with any predecessor or successor firm, or any affiliated firm controlled or substantially beneficially owned by substantially the same persons, may be considered a single firm where necessary to prevent unjustifiable benefits.

( Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §261, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2034 .)

Termination Date

No technical assistance to be provided under this part after Dec. 31, 2007, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, as amended, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.