37-171. Definitions


In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:


1. "Administrator" means the administrator of the division.


2. "Geographic information system" means computer-based technologies for storing,
manipulating and analyzing geospatial data.


3. "Geospatial data" means digital data using geographic or projected map
coordinate values, identification codes and associated descriptive data to locate and
describe boundaries or features on, above or below the surface of the earth or
characteristics of the earth's inhabitants or its natural or human-constructed features.


4. "Public agency" means any agency or instrumentality of the United States, this
state, another state, a regional council of governments in this state, an Indian tribe,
nation, community or band, any political subdivision of this state or another state or
any foreign country.


5. "Resource analysis division" or "division" means the resource analysis division
of the state land department.