(1) Filed shall mean the receipt by the appropriate filing official of a statement or report required to be filed under sections 49-1401 to 49-14,138.
(2) Filer shall mean each person required to file a statement or report pursuant to sections 49-1401 to 49-14,138.
(3) Filing official shall mean the official designated pursuant to sections 49-1401 to 49-14,138 to receive required statements and reports.