§ 136‑89.181.  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.)