§ 20-21-501 — Definitions

Arkansas § 20-21-501

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 20

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As used in this subchapter: (1) "Chief executive officer" means the county judge of each county in this state; (2) "Cooperative agreement" means the written instrument which sets forth the conditions to be met by each county in order to qualify for grant funds authorized by this subchapter; (3) "Division of Health" means the Nuclear Planning and Response Program of the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management of the Department of Health, with the Secretary of the Department of Health having the ultimate authority over any activities conducted by that program, division, and department; (4) "Failure to perform" means: (A) Utilization of grant funds which is inconsistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement; (B) Failure to demonstrate the capability to carry out the minimum responsibilities as defined in the cooperative agreement; or (C) Failure to adhere to the conditions or requirements of the cooperative agreement; (5) "Local government" means the cities, towns, municipalities, or other political subdivisions, or agencies thereof, located within a county in this state; and (6) "Radiological response plan" means the specific operational procedures to be performed by the citizens of each county in the event of either an actual or a practice nuclear emergency.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5027, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 536, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1546.