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: a (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 eexempt; (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.
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