In this chapter:
((1)) ** Agricultural product** The term “agricultural product” means an agricultural commodity, as determined by the Secretary, including a processed product of an agricultural commodity.
((2)) ** Approval** The term “approval” means the consent provided by the Secretary for a person to engage in an activity authorized by this chapter.
((3)) ** Department** The term “Department” means the Department of Agriculture.
((4)) ** Electronic document** The term “electronic document” means a document that is generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic, optical, or similar means, including electronic data interchange, electronic mail, telegram, telex, or telecopy.
((5)) ** Electronic receipt** The term “electronic receipt” means a receipt that is authorized by the Secretary to be issued or transmitted under this chapter in the form of an electronic document.
((6)) ** Holder** The term “holder” means a person that has possession in fact or by operation of law of a receipt or any electronic document.
((7)) ** Person** The term “person” means—
((A)) a person (as defined in );
((B)) a State; and
((C)) a political subdivision of a State.
((8)) ** Receipt** The term “receipt” means a warehouse receipt issued in accordance with this chapter, including an electronic receipt.
((9)) ** Secretary** The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
((10)) ** Warehouse** The term “warehouse” means a structure or other approved storage facility, as determined by the Secretary, in which any agricultural product may be stored or handled for the purposes of interstate or foreign commerce.
((11)) ** Warehouse operator** The term “warehouse operator” means a person that is lawfully engaged in the business of storing or handling agricultural products.