As used in this section and § 23-4-802, unless the context otherwise requires:
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(1) “Officers of this state, legislative, executive, or judicial” includes all officers elective, appointive, commissioned, or qualified; and
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(2) “Railroad” or “transportation company” shall be deemed and taken to mean all corporations, companies, or individuals owning or operating any railroad or transportation line in this state for the public transportation or conveyance as common carriers of persons or property therein.