PENNSYLVANIA, June 21 - 9622. Veteran-owned, reservist-owned or National Guard-owned

business logotype.

9623. Nonprofit membership association.

§ 9621. Definitions.

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:

"Nonprofit membership association." A nonprofit organization

whose mission is to support veterans, reservists, national guard

members, their spouses and families

§ 9622. Veteran-owned, reservist-owned or National Guard-owned

business logotype.

(a) Logotype.--Except as provided under section 9623(1)

(relating to nonprofit membership association), the Adjutant

General shall develop and design an official Commonwealth

logotype to be used by a veteran-owned, reservist-owned or

National Guard-owned business, which shall include the

Commonwealth Coat of Arms and the words "Pennsylvania veteran-

owned business," "Pennsylvania reservist-owned business" or

"Pennsylvania National Guard-owned business."

(b) Application.--Except as provided under section 9623(2),

the Adjutant General shall develop an application, criteria and

affirmation upon which an eligible business may apply for the

issuance and use of a logotype under this section.

(c) Eligibility.--Except as provided under section 9623(3),

the following shall apply:

(1) The Adjutant General shall verify the military

service status of a business owner seeking status as a

veteran-owned business, reservist-owned business or National

Guard-owned business. Nothing under this paragraph shall

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