Sec. 44.33.239. - Definitions.
In AS 44.33.231 - 44.33.239,
(1) "Alaska business" means
(A) a person who holds a current Alaska business license;
(B) a person who provides goods or services under the name as appearing on the person's current Alaska business license;
(C) a person who has maintained a place of business within the state staffed by the person or an employee of the person for a period of six months immediately preceding the date the goods or services were provided;
(D) a person who is
(i) incorporated or qualified to do business under the laws of the state;
(ii) a sole proprietorship, and the proprietor is a resident of the state;
(iii) a limited liability company organized under AS 10.50, and all members are residents of the state; or
(iv) a partnership under former AS 32.05, AS 32.06, or AS 32.11, and all partners are residents of the state; and
(E) if the business is a joint venture, a joint venture composed entirely of ventures that qualify under (A) - (D) of this paragraph;
(2) "commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development;
(3) "department" means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;
(4) "film" includes television, commercials, and videos;
(5) "film office" means the film office created under AS 44.33.231 ;
(6) "producer" means a person who arranges financing for or supervises the production of a film, video, commercial, or television production or pilot;
(7) "rural area" means a community with a population of 1,500 or less or a community with a population of 5,500 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks.