10-4-2. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

“Agricultural product” means individually and collectively all grains, cotton, meat, fruits, vegetables, and other farm products offered or accepted for storage in their raw or natural state; provided, however, that products which have been processed only to the extent of shelling, cleaning, and grading shall be included; and, provided, further, that any warehouseman storing refrigerated or processed agricultural products may, at his option, come under the operation of this article.#

“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.#

“Grain” means all products commonly classed as grain, such as wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, rice, field peas, soybeans, clover, grain sorghum, and other products ordinarily stored in grain warehouses.#

“Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other organized group having a joint or common interest.#

“Producer” means a farmer or grower of agricultural products.#

“Public warehouse” or “warehouse” means any building, structure, or other enclosure other than a refrigerated building or structure in this state at which any agricultural product is received from the public for storage for hire.#

“Receipt” means a warehouse receipt issued under this article.#

“Storer” means the depositor of agricultural products stored under a nonnegotiable receipt or the holder of a negotiable receipt for such products issued by a warehouseman licensed under this article.#

“Warehouseman” means a person engaged in the business of operating a warehouse or any person who uses or undertakes to use a warehouse for the purpose of storing agricultural products for compensation for more than one person; provided, however, that any person operating a warehouse not covered by this article may elect to come under this article.#