1. (a) under the authorization and supervision of a duly constituted superior in the emergency organization; or,
2. (b) under the supervision and direction of the American Red Cross while carrying out its programs in consonance with state and local statements of understanding, or in carrying out a mission assigned to that agency by a responsible state or local authority.

Each disaster service worker volunteer in any classification shall, without regard to a formal designation or assignment, be considered to be acting within the scope of disaster service duties while assisting any unit of the emergency organization during a proclaimed emergency or during a SAR mission, or performing activities to mitigate an imminent threat of extreme peril to life, property and resources either:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8567 and 8585.5, Government Code. Reference: Section 8585.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-8-99; operative 12-15-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 8567(d) (Register 99, No. 7).

2. Amendment of first paragraph, subsection (a) and Note filed 12-17-2012; operative 12-17-2012. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 8567(d) (Register 2012, No. 51).