The following definitions apply in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Public servant” means:
(a) Any public officer or employee of the state or of any political subdivision thereof or of any governmental instrumentality within the state; or

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 522.010

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

(b) Any person exercising the functions of any such public officer or employee; or
(c) Any person participating as advisor, consultant or otherwise in performing a governmental function, but not including witnesses; or
(d) Any person elected, appointed or designated to become a public servant although not yet occupying that position.
(2) “Benefit” means gain or advantage to the beneficiary or to a third person pursuant to the desire or consent of the beneficiary.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 186, effective January 1, 1975.