61-1-102. Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1) "Adverse action" means to: discharge, threaten, or directly or indirectly harass an employee; or otherwise discriminate against an employee in any manner that affects the employee's employment, including: compensation; terms; conditions; location; rights; immunities; promotions; or privileges.
(2) "Covered judicial or administrative action" means a judicial or administrative action brought under this chapter that results in a monetary sanction exceeding $50,000.
(3) "Employee" means an individual who performs a service for wages or other remuneration under a contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied.
(4) "Fund" means the Securities Investor Education, Training, and Enforcement Fund created in Section. 61-1-18.7
(5) "Original information" means information that is: derived from the independent knowledge or analysis of an individual; not known to the division or commission from a source other than the individual; and unless the individual is the source of the information, not exclusively derived from: an allegation made in a judicial or administrative hearing; a government report, hearing, audit, or investigation; or the media.
(6) "Monetary sanction" means money required to be paid under this chapter as the result of a judicial or administrative action, including a penalty or disgorgement.
(7) "Reporter" means an individual who provides original information relating to a violation in accordance with Section. 61-1-103