As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Crime lab” or “state crime lab” means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the bureau.

(2) “Division” means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the bureau.

(3) “Division director” means the director of the Division of Forensic Sciences of the bureau.

(4) “Independent test” means a forensic analysis of evidence in the custody and possession of the state or any political subdivision or authority thereof conducted at the request of or on behalf of any person other than a prosecuting attorney, law enforcement officer, or other authorized agent of the state or which are ordered conducted by a court at the request of an accused.

(5) “Regional medical examiner” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 45-16-21.

(6) “Rule” or “rules” means a rule or regulation adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”