Section 4September 12, 1991, Sec./Art. 4

Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act, the following terms shall be understood, applied and construed as follows:

(1) "Hydroelectric power" shall refer to the electric power produced by utilizing the kinetic energy of falling or running water to turn a turbine generator;

(2) "Mini-hydroelectric power plant" shall refer to an electric-power-generating plant which: (a) utilizes the kinetic energy of falling or running water (run-of-river hydro plants) to turn a turbine generator producing electricity; and (c) has an installed capacity of not less than 101 kilowatts nor more than 10,000 kilowatts.

(3) "Mini-hydroelectric power development" shall refer to the construction and installation of a hydroelectric- power-generating plant and its auxiliary facilities such as transmission, substation and machine shop with an installed capacity of not less that 101 kilowatts nor more than 10,000 kilowatts;

(4) "Mini-hydroelectric power developer" or "developer" shall refer to any individual, cooperative, corporation or association engaged in the construction and installation of a hydroelectric-power-generating plant with an installed capacity of not less than 101 kilowatts nor more than 10,000 kilowatts;

(5) "Domestic use" shall refer to the utilization of water for drinking, washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens and watering of lawns or for domestic animals;

(6) "Municipal use" shall refer to the utilization of water for supplying the water requirements of the community; and

(7) "Irrigation use" shall refer to the utilization of water for producing agricultural crops.