Plain language communications requirements for local and state emergency, fire, and law enforcement agencies.

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Notwithstanding another provision of law, each local and state emergency, fire, and law enforcement agency shall either:

(1) adopt plain language communications as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security as its agency's standard; or

(2) implement and submit for review by the State Law Enforcement Division a plan for the use of plain language communication during periods of a declared emergency.

HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 296, Section 3, eff June 11, 2008.


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