In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Certification” means a determination by the Office for the Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program through the procedures outlined in this chapter that a legal entity is a Certified Local Farm Enterprise for purposes of these regulations. “Certified Local Farm Enterprise” means a local farm enterprise that holds a certification issued by the Office for the Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program. “Department” means the Maryland Department of Agriculture. “Food” or “food product” means any locally grown agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, or fruit product of the soil, including livestock, meats, poultry, eggs, dairy products, nuts, honey, and every food product of a farm, a forest, an orchard, a garden or water. “Locally grown” means food grown in Maryland or within 50 miles of the Maryland State border. “Office” means the Office for the Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program. “Procurement agency” means a principal department or independent unit of the Executive Branch of the State, not otherwise exempted from application of this chapter, that is authorized under State law to procure food. “Program” means the Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program. “Solicitation” means public notice of a solicitation for bids, offers, or expressions of interest which contains the nature of the procurement, relevant dates, the availability of solicitation documents, if any, and other pertinent information. The notice may consist of, but is not limited to: Legal advertisement; Newspaper notice; Bid board notice; Bid or proposal documents including the invitation for bids or request for proposals; or eMaryland Marketplace notice.