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.
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