As used in this act:

    (a) "Constitutional taking" or "taking" means the taking of private property by government action such that compensation to the owner of that property is required by either of the following:

    (i) Amendment V or XIV of the constitution of the United States.

    (ii) Section 23 of article I and section 2 of article X of the state constitution of 1963.

    (b) "Departments" means the departments of natural resources, environmental quality, and transportation.

    (c) "Government action" means any of the following:

    (i) A decision on an application for a permit or license.

    (ii) Proposed rules that if promulgated or enforced may limit the use of private property.

    (iii) Required dedications or exactions of private property.

    (iv) The enforcement of a statute or rule, including the issuance of an order.

    (d) "Government action" does not include any of the following:

    (i) The formal exercise of the power of eminent domain.

    (ii) The forfeiture or seizure of private property by law enforcement agencies as evidence of a crime or for violations of law.

    (iii) The discontinuance of government programs.

    (e) "Rule" means a rule promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.