Legal Definitions - state agency

A state agency is a type of agency that is created by the state government to carry out specific functions or services on behalf of the state. An agency is a fiduciary relationship created by express or implied contract or by law, in which one party (the agent) may act on behalf of another party (the principal) and bind that other party by words or actions.

• The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a state agency that is responsible for issuing driver's licenses and registering vehicles.
• The Department of Education is a state agency that is responsible for overseeing the education system in the state.
• The Department of Health is a state agency that is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of the citizens of the state.

These examples illustrate how state agencies are created to carry out specific functions or services on behalf of the state. They are given the authority to act on behalf of the state and are responsible for carrying out their duties in accordance with state laws and regulations.