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27-16-1304. Definitions.
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27-16-1304. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, “emergency”:
(1) Means a circumstance in which:
(A) A person:
(i) Sustains injuries that render him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts; or
(ii) Exhibits a symptom that renders him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts, including without limitation:
(a) Memory loss;
(b) Loss of ability to understand or express speech;
(c) Disorientation; or
(d) Confusion and agitation;
(B) Contact information for next of kin or other designated emergency contact is not otherwise available; and
(C) Immediate communication with a next of kin or other designated emergency contact is necessary to support the provision of notification by law enforcement; and
(2) Includes without limitation:
(A) A motor vehicle accident;
(B) An accident involving another mode of transportation;
(C) A natural disaster; or
(D) Being a victim of a criminal act.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-16-1304
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27-16-1304. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, “emergency”:
(1) Means a circumstance in which:
(A) A person:
(i) Sustains injuries that render him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts; or
(ii) Exhibits a symptom that renders him or her unable to independently communicate with emergency contacts, including without limitation:
(a) Memory loss;
(b) Loss of ability to understand or express speech;
(c) Disorientation; or
(d) Confusion and agitation;
(B) Contact information for next of kin or other designated emergency contact is not otherwise available; and
(C) Immediate communication with a next of kin or other designated emergency contact is necessary to support the provision of notification by law enforcement; and
(2) Includes without limitation:
(A) A motor vehicle accident;
(B) An accident involving another mode of transportation;
(C) A natural disaster; or
(D) Being a victim of a criminal act.
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