Definitions

The following definitions apply to this Article: (1) Department. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation. (2) Turnpike Authority. - The public agency created by this Article. (3) Authority Board. - The governing board of the Turnpike Authority. (4) Turnpike project. - Either of the following: a. A road, bridge, or tunnel project planned, or planned and constructed, in accordance with the provisions of this Article. b. A segment of the State highway system the Authority Board converts to a tolled highway pursuant to the authorization in G.S. 136-89.187. (5) Turnpike system. - All Turnpike projects. (2002-133, s. 1; 2008-225, s. 3.)