13 C.F.R. § 123.500 Definitions.
Title 13 - Business Credit and Assistance
The following terms have the same meaning wherever they are used in this subpart: (a) Essential employee is an individual (whether or not an owner of a small business) whose managerial or technical expertise is critical to the successful day-to-day operations of a small business. (b) Military reservist is a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces ordered to active duty during a period of military conflict. (c) Period of military conflict means: (1) A period of war declared by the Congress, (2) A period of national emergency declared by the Congress or by the President, or (3) A period of contingency operation, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 101(a). (d) Principal owner is a person or entity which owns 20 percent or more of the small business. (e) Substantial economic injury means an economic harm to the small business such that it cannot: (1) Meet its obligations as they mature, (2) Pay its ordinary and necessary operating expenses, or (3) Market, produce or provide a product or service ordinarily marketed, produced or provided by the business. Loss of anticipated profits or a drop in sales is not considered substantial economic injury for this purpose.
Title 13: Business Credit and Assistance
PART 123—DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM
Subpart F—Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans
§ 123.500 Definitions.
