Oklahoma § 21-1210 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1210 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1210. Definitions
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1210
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1210 cover?
Section 21-1210 ("Definitions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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