N.J. Stat. § 52:14B-26
As used in this act:
"Local agency" means any department of a political subdivision of this State, or any division, office, agency, or bureau thereof that issues a permit to a business.
"Permit" means a permit, license, certificate, registration, compliance schedule, or any other form of permission or approval required by law to be issued by a State agency in order to engage in a business activity, or any other authorization related thereto, whether that authorization is in the form of a permit, approval, license, certification, waiver, letter of interpretation, agreement, or any other executive or administrative decision which allows a business to engage in an activity.
"State agency" means any New Jersey principal department or any division, office, agency, or bureau thereof that issues a permit to a business.
N.J.S. § 52:14B-26