§ 3-4-551. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this subchapter, the following terms [shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning]:

    Locally declared emergencies. As used in this subchapter, a "locally declared emergency" or "declaration of local emergency" shall mean a declaration by the chair of the board of commissioners enacting some or all of the local emergency powers addressed in this outline.

    State declared emergencies. As used in this subchapter, a "state declared emergency" or a state of emergency" shall mean a declaration by the governor of an actual or impending emergency or disaster of natural or human origin, or pandemic influenza emergency, or impending or actual enemy attack, or a public health emergency, within or affecting Georgia or against the United States. A declaration of emergency by the governor may enact some or all of the emergency powers, local or otherwise, addressed in this subchapter.

(Ord. No. 13-10, § 1, 7-16-13)