53-2a-213.  Authority additional to other emergency authority.

(1)  The special disaster emergency authority vested in the governor and political subdivisions of the state pursuant to this part shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other emergency authority otherwise constitutionally or statutorily vested in the governor and political subdivisions of the state.

Terms Used In Utah Code 53-2a-213

  • Disaster: means an event that:
(a) causes, or threatens to cause, loss of life, human suffering, public or private property damage, or economic or social disruption resulting from attack, internal disturbance, natural phenomena, or technological hazard; and
(b) requires resources that are beyond the scope of local agencies in routine responses to emergencies and accidents and may be of a magnitude or involve unusual circumstances that require response by government, not-for-profit, or private entities. See Utah Code 53-2a-102
  • Political subdivision: means a municipality, county, special service district, or special district. See Utah Code 53-2a-203
  • 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)  The provisions of this chapter supersede and preempt any provision of law of a political subdivision of the state pertaining to disaster and emergency response.

    Amended by Chapter 39, 2022 General Session

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