Arkansas § 27-16-1304 Definitions

Arkansas Statutes

§ 27-16-1304 — Definitions

Arkansas § 27-16-1304

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Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1304 (2026).

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As used in this subchapter, "emergency":

(1)Means a circumstance in which:

(A)A person:

(i)Sustains injuries that render him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts; or (ii) Exhibits a symptom that renders him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts, including without limitation:

(a)Memory loss;

(b)Loss of ability to understand or express speech;

(c)Disorientation; or (d) Confusion and agitation;

(B)Contact information for next of kin or other designated emergency contact is not otherwise available; and (C) Immediate communication with a next of kin or other designated emergency contact is necessary to support the provision of notification by law enforcement; and (2) Includes without limitation:

(A)A motor vehicle accident;

(B)

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As used in this subchapter, "emergency": (1) Means a circumstance in which: (A) A person: (i) Sustains injuries that render him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts; or (ii) Exhibits a symptom that renders him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts, including without limitation: (a) Memory loss; (b) Loss of ability to understand or express speech; (c) Disorientation; or (d) Confusion and agitation; (B) Contact information for next of kin or other designated emergency contact is not otherwise available; and (C) Immediate communication with a next of kin or other designated emergency contact is necessary to support the provision of notification by law enforcement; and (2) Includes without limitation: (A) A motor vehicle accident; (B) An accident involving another mode of transportation; (C) A natural disaster; or (D) Being a victim of a criminal act.