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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 42, § 1471. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings:

(1) “Agency” means a department, office, division, agency, commission, board, committee, or other organizational unit of a governmental entity.

(2) “Agency head” means the chief executive or administrative officer of an agency or the chairman of a board or commission.

(3) “Covered application” means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

(4) “Governmental entity” means the state or any political subdivision.

(5) “Public servant” means anyone who is:

(a) An elected official or an administrative officer or official of a governmental entity.

(b) Appointed to a post or position created by rule, law, resolution, ordinance, charter, or executive order.

(c) Employed by an agency, officer, or official of a governmental entity.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 42, § 1471. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-42-sect-1471/

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