Oklahoma Emergency Response Act
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| Emergency Response Act | |
| Full title | Oklahoma Emergency Response Act |
| Enacted by the | 49th Oklahoma Legislature |
| Effective | July 1, 1993 |
| Purpose | |
| Purpose | Creates a network of first responders throughout the state to respond to hazardous material disasters and other emergencies effecting the public health and safety. |
| Citations | |
| State Law | 27A O.S. Section 4-1-101 |
| Codification | |
| Title(s) amended | Title 27A (Environment and Natural Resources) |
| Oklahoma Code sections created | Sections 4-1-101 through 4-1-106 |
| Legislative history | |
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The Oklahoma Emergency Response Act (27A O.S. Section 4-1-101 – 4-1-106) is an Oklahoma state law governing emergency response through the state. The act creates a network for rapid response to hazardous material incidents and other events that threaten the public health and safety. It is also used to respond to dangerous threats to the natural environment of the state.
The Emergency Response Act was signed into law by Governor David Walters on July 1, 1993.
See also
- Oklahoma Emergency Management Act of 2003
- Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act
- Oklahoma Emergency Interim Executive and Judicial Succession Act
- Oklahoma Emergency Management Interim Legislative Succession Act
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