Alabama Code 15-9-20. Definitions

For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

(1) GOVERNOR. Any person performing the functions of Governor by authority of the law of this state.

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following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

(2) EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY. The Governor and any person performing the functions of Governor in a state other than this state.

(3) STATE. Such term, when referring to a state other than Alabama, refers to any other state or territory of the United States of America.