As used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)  “Construction or development project” means a program of construction or development, either new or continuing, that will be planned and implemented with the primary goal of improving ports and harbors in the state.  

(2)  “Department” means the Department of Transportation and Development.  

(3)  “Joint committee” means the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, functioning as a joint legislative committee.  

(4)  “Port authority” means the governing authority of any port area or port, harbor, and terminal district.  

(5)  “Port construction or development priority program” means the priority list of projects submitted by the department and approved by the joint committee pursuant to this Chapter.  

Acts 1989, No. 452, §1, eff. June 30, 1989.