53-2b-102. Definitions.

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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.

(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;

(b)a firefighter;

(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.

(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.

(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