For the purpose of this chapter, except where a different interpretation is required by the context:

     (1) "Department" means the department of natural resources;

     (2) "Board" means the board of natural resources;

     (3) "Administrator" means the administrator of the department of natural resources;

     (4) "Supervisor" means the supervisor of natural resources;

     (5) "Agency" and "state agency" means any branch, department, or unit of the state government, however designated or constituted;

     (6) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public lands.

[1965 c 8 § 43.30.020. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 2.]