Section 15-9-20 Definitions. - Alabama Statutes

Section 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.

(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.

(Acts 1931, No. 482, p. 559; Code 1940, T. 15, §48.)