Utah § 53-2b-102 Definitions.

Utah Statutes

§ 53-2b-102 — Definitions.

Utah § 53-2b-102

Title 53Public Safety Code

Ch. 53-2bInterstate Local Emergency Response Act

Part 53-2b-1General Provisions

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Utah Code Ann. § 53-2b-102 (2026).

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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.

(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 respo

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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.
(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 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:

(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.