As used in this chapter, the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Administrative penalty” means a monetary penalty not to exceed the civil penalty specified by statute or, where not specified by statute, an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(2) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental management or the director's duly authorized agent.
(3) “Person” means any agency or political subdivision of the state, any state, public or private corporation or authority, individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, partnership, association, or other entity or any group thereof or any officer, employee, or agent thereof.