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.Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1142, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.
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