1701 - Definitions.
CHAPTER 17 LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Prelitigation Resolution of Controversies C. Board of Claims D. Solicitations or Awards in Violation of Law (Repealed) E. Interest Enactment. Chapter 17 was added May 15, 1998, P.L.358, No.57, effective in 180 days. Cross References. Chapter 17 is referred to in section 1910 of this title. SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1701. Definitions. 1702. Sovereign immunity. § 1701. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Board." The Board of Claims established in section 1721 (relating to Board of Claims). "Claimant." A contractor or Commonwealth agency that files a claim with the board. "Respondent." A contractor or Commonwealth agency against which a claim filed with the board is asserted. (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142) 2002 Amendment. Section 22(1)(i) of Act 142 provided that the amendment of section 1701 shall take effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of the standing order under section 1102(g) of Title 67 (Public Welfare). The standing order was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on June 28, 2003, at 33 Pa.B. 3053.