Arkansas Code § 14-28-101 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Volunteer public safety organization" means:

(A) A county organization for emergency services formed pursuant to the Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973, § 12-75-101 et seq.;

(B) A sheriff's auxiliary formed pursuant to § 12-9-301 et seq.;

(C) An ambulance service or rescue squad formed pursuant to § 14-282-101 et seq. or any other improvement district law of this state or formed as a subordinate service district of the county; or

(D) A rural volunteer fire department formed as a subordinate service district of the county or as an improvement district, or a subscription fire service department formed as a nonprofit organization under the laws of this state; and

(2) "Volunteer public safety worker" means an active volunteer member of a volunteer public safety organization.

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Last modified: November 15, 2016