Tennessee § 39-16-501 Part definitions

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§ 39-16-501 — Part definitions

Tennessee § 39-16-501

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-501 (2026).

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

(1)"Public servant" means a person elected, selected, employed or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties:

(A)An officer, employee, or agent of government;

(B)A juror or grand juror;

(C)An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy;

(D)An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function;

(E)A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or (F) A nominee, member, representative, or other holder of a position on a board, commission, or public body of the state or a political subdivision thereof; and (2) "Statement" means any representation of fact.

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Public servant" means a person elected, selected, employed or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties: (A) An officer, employee, or agent of government; (B) A juror or grand juror; (C) An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy; (D) An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function; (E) A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or (F) A nominee, member, representative, or other holder of a position on a board, commission, or public body of the state or a political subdivision thereof; and (2) "Statement" means any representation of fact.