2006 Utah Code - 53-2-106 — Expenditures authorized by "state of emergency" declaration.

     53-2-106.   Expenditures authorized by "state of emergency" declaration.
     (1) (a) The director may use funds authorized under Title 63, Chapter 5a, Disaster Response and Recovery, to provide:
     (i) transportation to and from the disaster scene;
     (ii) accommodations at the disaster scene for prolonged incidents; and
     (iii) emergency purchase of response equipment and supplies in direct support of a disaster.
     (b) The commissioner may authorize the use of funds accrued under Title 63, Chapter 5a, only if the governor declares a state of emergency as provided in Title 63, Chapter 5a, Disaster Response and Recovery.
     (2) These funds may not be allocated to a political subdivision unless the political subdivision has demonstrated that it is beyond its capability to respond to the disaster and that no other resources are available in sufficient amount to meet the disaster.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session