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.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 53-2b-102

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Emergency: means :
         (3)(a) a natural or man-made disaster, a riot, a civil disturbance, violence, criminal activity, a fire, a flood, or extreme weather;
         (3)(b) an injury, illness, or other medical condition that requires an expedited response; or
         (3)(c) a circumstance that presents an imminent threat to life, property, or the public health, safety, or welfare. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
  • Emergency services: means services provided by a public entity in response to an emergency. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Law enforcement officer: means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103. See Utah Code 53-1-102
  • Local emergency response agreement: means an agreement described in Subsection 53-2b-202(2)(a) that is:
         (7)(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
         (7)(b) entered into under the provisions of this chapter. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
  • Person: means :
         (24)(a) an individual;
         (24)(b) an association;
         (24)(c) an institution;
         (24)(d) a corporation;
         (24)(e) a company;
         (24)(f) a trust;
         (24)(g) a limited liability company;
         (24)(h) a partnership;
         (24)(i) a political subdivision;
         (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
         (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(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:

     (3)(a) a natural or man-made disaster, a riot, a civil disturbance, violence, criminal activity, a fire, a flood, or extreme weather;
     (3)(b) an injury, illness, or other medical condition that requires an expedited response; or
     (3)(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:

     (4)(a) a law enforcement officer;
     (4)(b) a firefighter;
     (4)(c) a provider of medical services or first aid;
     (4)(d) an explosives expert;
     (4)(e) a person who provides hazardous materials containment or cleanup; or
     (4)(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:

     (7)(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
     (7)(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.