228:54 Definitions. –
As used in this subdivision, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
I. "Agent for the state" shall mean the commissioner of transportation as agent for the state as that term is used in the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, and any amendments thereto or other pertinent federal legislation.
II. "Commissioner" shall mean the commissioner of transportation.
III, IV. [Repealed.]
V. "Local public bodies" shall mean municipalities and political subdivisions of the state.
VI. "Person" shall mean an individual, corporation, partnership or association, foreign and domestic.
VII. "Public mass transportation" shall mean common carrier transportation on land by passenger bus or rail, either publicly or privately owned, but not including school buses, charter or sight-seeing services, and trucking services.
VIII. "Rail properties" shall mean assets or rights, both real and personal, owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by a railroad which are used or useful in rail transportation service.
IX. "Rail service" shall mean both freight and passenger service.