The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1) "Act" means chapter 365, Laws of 2002.

(2) "Authority" means the tobacco settlement authority established pursuant to the act. Where appropriate, the term "authority" also refers to the staff and employees of the authority.

(3) "Public Records Act" means chapter 42.17 RCW.

(4) "State" means the state of Washington.

(5) The terms defined in the act and the Public Records Act shall have the same meaning when used in these rules.