Section 1721-A.2 - Definitions.The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Account." The Sports, Marketing and Tourism Account established under section 1722-A.2(a).
"Department." The Department of Community and Economic Development of this Commonwealth.
"Eligible applicant." Any of the following:
(1) A municipality, a local authority, a nonprofit organization or a legal entity that is participating or plans to participate in a competitive selection process conducted by a site selection organization not located in this Commonwealth for the purpose of securing a single year or multiyear commitment from the site selection organization to conduct the sporting event at one or more locations in this Commonwealth.(2) A nonprofit entity that has been designated to manage and organize an international sporting event. "Financial assistance." A grant, loan or loan guarantee awarded by the department.
"High quality, amateur and professional sporting or esports event." The term includes, but is not limited to, any of the following and any activity related to or associated with the following:
(1) The Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games.(2) The Breeders' Cup World Championships.(3) A game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff or its successor.(4) A National Collegiate Athletic Association college football bowl game.(5) A Formula One automobile race.(6) The Major League Baseball All-Star Game.(7) The Major League Soccer All-Star Game or the Major League Soccer Cup.(8) A mixed martial arts championship.(9) The Moto Grand Prix of the United States.(10) A National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing All-Star Race or season-ending Championship Race.(11) The National Basketball Association All-Star Game.(12) A National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four tournament game, including men's and women's basketball and ice hockey.(13) A National Collegiate Athletic Association men's or women's individual or team championship game or tournament.(14) A national collegiate championship of an amateur sport sanctioned by the national governing body of the sport that is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee.(15) A Triple Crown Horse Race or a Triple Crown Harness Race.(16) The National Hockey League All-Star Game.(17) An Olympic activity, including a Junior or Senior activity, training program or feeder program sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee's Community Olympic Development Program.(19) A United States Golf Association professional or amateur championship.(20) The Ryder Cup, Walker Cup or Solheim Cup.(21) The Professional Golfers' Association Championship.(22) A World Cup soccer game or the World Cup soccer tournament."International sporting event." A sporting event in the city of the first class as well as other cities in North America that:
(1) Is no less than 25 days in length;(2) Has no less than five competition days in this Commonwealth; and(3) Will attract international teams from no fewer than 40 countries. "Site selection organization." The term includes:
(1) The Amateur Athletic Union.(2) The College Football Playoff Administration or its successor.(3) The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network or an affiliate.(4) The Federation Internationale de Football Association.(5) The International World Games Association.(6) Major League Baseball.(8) The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.(9) The National Basketball Association.(10) The National Collegiate Athletic Association.(11) The National Cutting Horse Association.(12) The National Football League.(13) The National Hockey League.(14) The Ultimate Fighting Championship.(15) The United States Golf Association.(16) The Professional Golfers' Association of America.(17) The United States Olympic Committee.(18) The national governing body of a sport that is recognized by:(i) The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile.(ii) Formula One Management Limited.(iii) The National Thoroughbred Racing Association.(iv) The United States Olympic Committee. Amended by P.L. TBD 2023 No. 34,§ 15, eff. 12/13/2023.Added by P.L. TBD 2022 No. 54, § 25, eff. 7/11/2022.