§ 27A-4-1-101. Short title - Purpose.  


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  • A.  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Emergency Response Act".

    B.  The purpose of the Oklahoma Emergency Response Act is to:

    1.  Provide a rapid, coordinated and effective network for response to dangerous substances incidents or events necessary to protect the public health and safety and the environment of this state, and to preserve property;

    2.  Provide direction and information to responders for the management of dangerous substances incidents or events;

    3.  Reduce duplication of effort between local, county and state entities; and

    4.  Organize, prepare and coordinate all state available manpower, materials, supplies, equipment, facilities and services necessary for dangerous substances response.

Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 238, eff. July 1, 1993.