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 :
(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. 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:
    (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. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
  • Person: means :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:

    (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