Definitions.

8.287. Definitions. — As used in sections 8.285 to 8.291 unless the context specifically requires otherwise: (1) "Agency" means each agency of the state and each agency of a political subdivision thereof authorized to contract for architectural, engineering and land surveying services; (2) "Architectural services" means any service as defined in section 327.091 ; (3) "Engineering services" means any service as defined in section 327.181 ; (4) "Firm" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture, engineering or land surveying and provide said services; (5) "Land surveying services" means any service as defined in section 327.272 ; (6) "Project" means any capital improvement project or any study, plan, survey or program activity of a state agency or political subdivision thereof, including development of new or existing programs. (L. 1983 H.B. 322 § 2)