Section 421.1. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act—The Deputy Sheriffs’ Education and Training Act (71 P. S. § § 2101—2109).

Basic training—A course of training administered by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Education and Training Board under section 5 of the act (71 P. S. § 2105).

Board—The Deputy Sheriffs’ Education and Training Board.

Continuing education—A course of training administered by the Board under section 6 of the act (71 P. S. § 2106).

Deputy sheriff—A person, whether full-time or part-time, who is titled, sworn-in or authorized to act as a deputy sheriff or who performs the duties of a deputy sheriff.

The provisions of this § 421.1 amended January 17, 2003, effective January 18, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 353. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (267350).