9-5-302. Definitions.
(a) As used in this act:
(i) "Constitutional implications" means the unconstitutional taking of private property as determined by the attorney general in light of current case law;
(ii) "Government agency" means the state of Wyoming and any officer, agency, board, commission, department or similar body of the executive branch of state government;
(iii) "Governmental action" or "action":
(A) Means:
(I) Proposed rules by a state agency that if adopted and enforced may limit the use of private property;
(II) Required dedications or exactions from owners of private property by a state agency.
(B) Does not include:
(I) Activity in which the power of eminent domain is exercised formally;
(II) Repealing rules discontinuing governmental programs or amending rules in a manner that lessens interference with the use of private property;
(III) Law enforcement activity involving seizure or forfeiture of private property for violations of law or as evidence in criminal proceedings;
(IV) Orders that are authorized by statute, that are issued by a state agency or a court of law and that were the result of a violation of state law;
(V) Actions necessary to maintain or protect public health and safety.
(iv) "Private property" means property protected by amendments V and XIV of the constitution of the United States or article 1, section 33 of the constitution of the state of Wyoming;
(v) "Taking" means an uncompensated taking of private property in violation of the state or federal constitution;
(vi) "This act" means W.S. 9-5-301 through 9-5-305.