LAC 43:I.4103. Definitions

A. The following definitions shall apply for purposes of this Chapter, unless specifically defined otherwise. Applicant—a nonprofit entity, recognized under 26 U.S.C. §§501(c)(3) and 170 as being organized and operated as a public charitable organization, that seeks certification by the department as a state or national land conservation organization for purposes of R.S. 31:149 and R.S. 41:1702. Application—written request to the secretary for certification of an applicant. Certification—certification of an applicant by the secretary as a state or national land conservation organization for purposes of R.S. 31:149 and R.S. 41:1702. Certified Land Conservation Organization—an entity certified by the department as a state or national land conservation organization for purposes of R.S. 31:149 and R.S. 41:1702. Contact—a natural person designated by the department, applicant, or certified land conservation organization to act as its sole point of contact with respect to the application, certification, and recertification. Department—the Department of Natural Resources, its secretary, or his designee. Insider—any member of the applicant's or certified land conservation organization's board or staff; any substantial contributor to the applicant or certified land conservation organization (as defined at 26 U.S.C. §507(d)(2)); any party related to the above (spouse, sibling or spouse thereof; ancestor, child, or spouse thereof; grandchild or spouse thereof; or great-grandchild or spouse thereof); any 35 percent controlled entity with respect to the applicant or certified land conservation organization; any person in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the applicant or certified land conservation organization; and any person with access to information regarding the applicant or certified land conservation organization not available to the general public, such as a volunteer. Reviewer—the person, section, division, or group within the department designated by the secretary to receive, review, and make recommendations to the secretary regarding applications for certification or recertification. Secretary—the secretary of the Department of Natural Resources or his designee, unless otherwise specifically stated in this Chapter. Section—Section of this Chapter, unless otherwise specifically stated.