C.R.S. § 16-19-102
16-19-102. Definitions
16-19-102. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Executive authority" includes the governor and any person performing the function of governor in a state other than this state.
(2) "Governor" includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state.
(3) "State", referring to a state other than this state, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States.