38-8A-1. Definition of terms.

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Terms as used in this chapter mean:

(1)"Commission," the State Conservation Commission established by § 38-7-3 ;

(2)"Conservation standards" or "standards," soil loss tolerance limits as developed pursuant to this chapter;

(3)"Districts," conservation districts established pursuant to chapter 38-8 ;

(4)"Person," a person as that term is defined by § 2-14-2 and also any public agency or political subdivision of this state, any interstate body, or any other legal entity;

(5)"Guidelines," recommendations of the commission to the conservation districts not possessing the force or effect of rules or statute;

(6)"Permit-issuing authority," a municipality or other political subdivision normally responsible for granting or issuing zoning, subdivision, building, or drainage permits;

(7)"Silviculture," the science and art of managing forest resources for the timber, protection, recreation, wildlife, water, and aesthetic purposes.