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§ 2b-102. Definitions.
53-2b-102.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
| (1) |
"Assisting political subdivision" means a political subdivision that provides emergency services to a political subdivision in another state in accordance with a local emergency response agreement between the political subdivisions. |
| (2) |
"Certification" includes any license, certificate, permit, document, or other evidence issued by a government entity that authorizes a person to engage in an activity, within the person's scope of practice, that requires a specific skill set, education, expertise, or other qualifications. |
| (3) |
"Emergency" means:
| (a) |
a natural or man-made disaster, a riot, a civil disturbance, violence, criminal activity, a fire, a flood, or extreme weather; |
| (b) |
an injury, illness, or other medical condition that requires an expedited response; or |
| (c) |
a circumstance that presents an imminent threat to life, property, or the public health, safety, or welfare. |
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| (4) |
"Emergency responder" means a person employed by, under contract with, or acting as an official volunteer for a political subdivision of a state that provides emergency services, including any of the following:
| (a) |
a law enforcement officer; |
| (c) |
a provider of medical services or first aid; |
| (d) |
an explosives expert; |
| (e) |
a person who provides hazardous materials containment or cleanup; or |
| (f) |
another provider of emergency services. |
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| (5) |
"Emergency services" means services provided by a public entity in response to an emergency. |
| (6) |
"Interstate emergency response agreement" means an agreement described in Subsection 53-2b-202(1) between Utah and another state authorizing a political subdivision in Utah to enter into an agreement to provide emergency services to, and receive emergency services from, a political subdivision in the other state. |
| (7) |
"Local emergency response agreement" means an agreement described in Subsection 53-2b-202(2)(a) that is:
| (a) |
between a political subdivision in Utah and a political subdivision in another state, providing for the provision of emergency services to, or the receipt of emergency services from, each other; and |
| (b) |
entered into under the provisions of this chapter. |
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| (8) |
"Requesting political subdivision" means a political subdivision that requests emergency services from a political subdivision in another state in accordance with a local emergency response agreement between the political subdivisions. |
Amended by Chapter
331, 2013 General Session, (Coordination Clause)
Enacted by Chapter
331, 2013 General Session
