Definitions

The words defined in this section have the meanings given them for purposes of this article unless the context clearly requires otherwise. “Permit" means any permit, license, or approval that: (1) Is a prerequisite for performing any construction, economic development, infrastructure, or natural resource project in this state; and (2) Is issued, granted, modified, renewed, denied, or revoked by a permitting agency. “Permitting agency” means any division, office, board, or other entity under the following departments or offices of this state that grants, issues, denies, or revokes a permit or business registration: (1) The Department of Commerce; (2) The Department of Environmental Protection; (3) The Office of Environmental Health Services; (4) The Department of Revenue, except the Lottery, Lottery Commission, and the Division of Financial Institutions shall be exempt; (5) The Department of Tourism; (6) The Department of Transportation, except the Division of Motor Vehicles shall be exempt; and (7) The Secretary of State. “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Administration.