§ 36-7-32-7 — "High technology activity"

As used in this chapter, "high technology
activity" means one (1) or more of the following:
(1) Advanced computing, which is any technology used in the
design and development of any of the following:
(A) Computer hardware and software.
(B) Data communications.
(C) Information technologies.
(2) Advanced materials, which are materials with engineered
properties created through the development of specialized process
and synthesis technology.
(3) Biotechnology, which is any technology that uses living
organisms, cells, macromolecules, microorganisms, or substances
from living organisms to make or modify a product, improve
plants or animals, or develop microorganisms for useful purposes.
Biotechnology does not include human cloning or stem cell
research with embryonic tissue.
(4) Electronic device technology, which is any technology that
involves:
(A) microelectronics, semiconductors, or electronic equipment;
(B) instrumentation, radio frequency, microwave, and
millimeter electronics;
(C) optical and optic electrical devices; or
(D) data and digital communications and imaging devices.
(5) Engineering or laboratory testing related to the development
of a product.
(6) Technology that assists in the assessment or prevention of
threats or damage to human health or the environment, including
environmental cleanup technology, pollution prevention
technology, or development of alternative energy sources.
(7) Medical device technology, which is any technology that
involves medical equipment or products other than a
pharmaceutical product that has therapeutic or diagnostic value
and is regulated.
(8) Product research and development.
(9) Advanced vehicles technology, which is any technology that
involves:
(A) electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, or alternative fuel
vehicles; or
(B) components used in the construction of electric vehicles,
hybrid vehicles, or alternative fuel vehicles.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.187.