For the purposes of Chapters 1 through 9 of Title 55, the following words and terms are defined as follows:

1. (1) "Division", unless otherwise indicated, means the Division of Aeronautics of the Department of Commerce.
2. (2) "Secretary", unless otherwise indicated, means the executive and administrative head of the Department of Commerce or his designee.
3. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, " director" means the person or persons appointed by the Governor in accordance with Section 13-1-1080 and serving at the pleasure of the Aeronautics Commission to supervise and carry out the functions and duties of the Division of Aeronautics as provided for by law.

HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1288, eff July 1, 1993; 1994 Act No. 361, Section 7, eff May 3, 1994; 2005 Act No. 11, Section 1.C, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on January 13, 2005).