§ 32-40-03 — Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
1. "Aggrieved" means the suffering of an injury in fact as a result of the alleged violation
of a statute, rule, or regulation, and the injury is of the type the statute, rule, or
regulation in question was intended to regulate or protect against. It is not necessary
for the injury to be economic in nature. The injury is sufficient if it has harmed the
party's use and enjoyment of the protected natural resources in a manner different
from the harm to the general public.
2. "Environmental statute, rule, or regulation" means any statute, rule, or regulation of the
state for the protection of the air, water, and other natural resources, including land,
minerals, and wildlife, from pollution, impairment, or destruction.
3. "Person" means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, association,
partnership, receiver, trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, or fiduciary.
4. "State agency" means any state agency, board, commission, council, officer, office,
department, or division.