Sec. 12.70.280. Definitions.

AK Stat § 12.70.280 (2019) (N/A)
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In this chapter,

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

(2) “governor” includes

(A) a person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state; and

(B) the lieutenant governor or the head of a principal department in the executive branch appointed by the governor to act on behalf of the governor in performing extradition duties under this chapter; the appointment shall be in writing and filed with the lieutenant governor;

(3) “state,” referring to a state other than this state, includes another state or possession of the United States.