34-48-1. Definition of terms.Terms used in this chapter mean:(1)'Assistance,' the provision of personnel, equipment, expertise, supplies, or other products or services excluding financial assistance from the state;(2)'Covered entity,' any other private or nonprofit entity that provides emergency functions as included in subdivision 34-48A-1(4);(3)'Deploying public agency,' the public agency receiving a request for assistance or providing assistance;(4)'Public agency,' the state and any agency thereof; the United States and any agency thereof; any county, municipality, township, or other political subdivision of the state; any state tribal government. Source: SL 2006, ch 189, §1.
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