§ 5-38-101 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

5-38-101. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Catastrophe" means:

(A) Serious physical injury or death to five (5) or more persons; or

(B) Substantial damage to five (5) or more occupiable structures or property loss in excess of one-half million dollars ($500,000);

(2) (A) "Occupiable structure" means a vehicle, building, or other structure:

(i) In which any person lives or carries on a business or other calling;

(ii) In which people assemble for a purpose of business, government, education, religion, entertainment, or public transportation; or

(iii) That is customarily used for overnight accommodation of a person, whether or not a person is actually present.

(B) "Occupiable structure" includes each unit of an occupiable structure divided into a separately occupied unit;

(3) "Property" means real property or tangible or intangible personal property, including money or any paper or document that represents or embodies anything of value;

(4) "Property of another person" means any property in which any person or government other than the actor has a possessory or proprietary interest; and

(5) "Vital public facility" means a facility maintained for use for:

(A) Public communication, transportation, or supply of water, gas, or power;

(B) Law enforcement;

(C) Fire protection;

(D) Civil or national defense; or

(E) Other public service.