Arkansas § 12-78-103 - Definitions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-78-103 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-78-103. Definitions.
As used in this chapter: “Arkansas Department of Emergency Management” or “local office of emergency management” shall refer to: The state agency; and Those jurisdictions authorized under the Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973, § 12-75-101 et seq., for the performance of emergency and disaster mitigation, planning, response, or recovery at the state and local level, respectively; and “Emergency warning and communications systems” shall refer to the emergency communications nets operated under the control, management, supervision, and license of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management which may include local offices of emergency services, designated components of state or federal agencies, and duly accredited private sector organizations assigned to an emergency role under the provisions of the State of Arkansas Emergency Operations Plan.
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Section 12-78-103 ("Definitions.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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