Utah Code 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.
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 Subsection53-2b-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 Subsection53-2b-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.