As used in this article, the term:

(1) "Administrative space" means any space, whether existing or to be constructed, that is required by a state agency for office, storage, or special purposes. In order to be required, the space must be necessary for and utilized in either (A) the performance of the duties that the state agency is obligated by law to perform or (B) the delivery of the services that the state agency is authorized or required by law to provide. Administrative space does not include the space within or on the following properties; provided, however, such space was not acquired and will not be acquired by a rental agreement or arrangement the initial term of which is for a period of five years or less:

(A) The state capitol. The space utilization of the state capitol shall be as provided by law;

(B) The executive center (Governor's mansion). The space utilization of the executive center (Governor's mansion) shall be as provided by law;

(C) Space utilized by the legislative and judicial branches of the state government. The utilization of space by those branches of the state government shall be as provided by law;

(D) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any institution of higher education under the custody, management, control, or supervision (hereinafter for convenience in this article referred to as jurisdiction) of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia;

(E) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any game preserve, wildlife refuge, or fish hatchery under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources;

(F) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any part of the system of state parks and historic sites under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources;

(G) Space in buildings used in direct support of the construction and maintenance of the state highway system, i.e., maintenance barns, equipment sheds, and district offices, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation;

(H) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any penal institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections;

(I) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any state patrol post under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety;

(J) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any farmer's market under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture;

(K) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any hospital, rehabilitation center, school for persons with disabilities, or other mental or physical health care institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources;

(L) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any forestry unit under the jurisdiction of the State Forestry Commission;

(M) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of vocational education schools, schools for the deaf, or the educational television network under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education;

(N) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any welcome center or rest station under the jurisdiction of the Tourist Division of the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism;

(O) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of armories or other military installations under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense; or

(P) Any real properties under the jurisdiction of the State Properties Commission.

(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of administrative services.

(3) "Department" means the Department of Administrative Services.

(4) "State agency" means any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency within the state government, by whatever name designated.