I think we can see here and from all past threads on this subject that none of us can agree on what the term novice means. I do not believe it involves the number of years wrestled but rather the abilities of the individual wrestler. Others would say that it only applies to a first or second year wrestler. The amount of variables makes it impossible to come up with a definition that will please all, and more importantly work for the kids who really need a novice division.
If I am correct in my thinking on being unable to come up with a workable definition then why would we have the state body mandate what the term novice means? We can see that the small sampling of members on this board (most of whom don't attend the meetings), can't agree, then how could a much larger group? If you don't like a particular club's definition of novice then simply do not attend their tournament.
The one thing we know for sure is, regardless of who comes up with a definition of novice, the state body or an individual club, it will always be abused by someone. So I say, keep the state out of the business of the individual club's invitationals as much as possible.