As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Executive authority” includes the governor, and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-9-102

  • Governor: includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state. See Tennessee Code 40-9-102
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • 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 Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) “Governor” includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state; and
(3) “State,” referring to a state other than this state, refers to any other state or territory organized or unorganized of the United States.