§ 38-3-181. Definitions

As used in this article, the term:

1. “Authority” means the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority established pursuant to Code Section 38-3-182.
2. “Board of directors” or “board” means the governing body of the authority.

   (2.1) “Emergency medical dispatch” means the management of requests for emergency medical assistance by utilizing a system of:

   1. A tiered response or priority dispatching of emergency medical resources based on the level of medical assistance appropriate for the victim; and
   2. Prearrival first aid or other medical instructions given by trained telecommunicators responsible for receiving 9-1-1 calls and dispatching public safety agencies.
3. “Emergency 9-1-1 system” or “9-1-1 system” has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-5-122.
4. “Enhanced ZIP Code” has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-5-122.
5. “Local government” means a county, municipality, regional authority, or consolidated government in this state that operates or contracts for the operation of a public safety answering point and has adopted a resolution or ordinance pursuant to Code Section 46-5-133 to impose 9-1-1 charges under Code Section 46-5-134.
6. “Next Generation 9-1-1” or “NG911” is a secure, nationwide, interoperable, standards-based, all Internet protocol emergency communications infrastructure enabling end-to-end transmission of all types of data, including, but not limited to, voice and multimedia communications from the public to a public safety answering point.
7. “9-1-1 charge” has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-5-122.
8. “Public safety answering point” has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-5-122.
9. “Service supplier” has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-5-122.
10. “Telephone subscriber” has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-5-122.
11. “Wireless enhanced 9-1-1 charge” has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 46-5-122.

History. Code 1981, § 38-3-181 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 689, § 1-1/HB 751; Ga. L. 2022, p. 413, § 2/SB 505.

The 2022 amendment, effective July 1, 2022, added paragraph (2.1).