As used in this subchapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 'Business fee.' A fee required to be paid to the Commonwealth or a political subdivision for starting or opening a business within this Commonwealth. The term does not include a fee for maintaining licensure or other requirement for continuing to operate a business. 'Reservist.' A member of a United States Armed Forces reserve component or National Guard. 'Reservist-owned small business.' A business owned and controlled by a member of a United States Armed Forces reserve component or National Guard.
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