§ 21-1210. Definitions.  


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  • For the purpose of, and when used in this act:

    1.  The term "disaster area" means the scene or location of a natural or military disaster, an explosion, an aircraft accident, a fire, a railroad accident and a major traffic accident.

    2.  The term "authorized person" shall include all state, county and municipal police and fire personnel; hospital and ambulance crews; National Guard and Emergency Management personnel ordered into the disaster area by proper authority; federal civil and military personnel on official business; persons who enter the disaster area to maintain or restore facilities for the provision of water, electricity, communications, or transportation to the public; and such other officials as have a valid reason to enter said disaster area.

Added by Laws 1959, p. 276, § 2.  Amended by Laws 2003, c. 329, § 57, emerg. eff. May 29, 2003.