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AR Code › Title 10 › Chapter 4 › Subchapter 3 › Section 10-4-302

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As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "public servant" means: (1) Any officer or employee of this state or of any political subdivision thereof; (2) Any person exercising the functions of any such officer or employee; (3) Any person acting as an advisor, consultant, or otherwise in performing any governmental function, but not including witnesses; or (4) Any person elected, appointed, or otherwise designated to become a public servant, although not yet occupying that position. Acts 1979, No. 111, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-710.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "public servant" means:

(1) Any officer or employee of this state or of any political subdivision thereof;

(2) Any person exercising the functions of any such officer or employee;

(3) Any person acting as an advisor, consultant, or otherwise in performing any governmental function, but not including witnesses; or

(4) Any person elected, appointed, or otherwise designated to become a public servant, although not yet occupying that position.

Acts 1979, No. 111, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-710.

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