As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Any and all actual hourly wages, salaries, and employment-related benefits, of persons participating in a search or rescue operation;
2. (2) Any and all equipment costs, including rental, lease, use, repair, and/or replacement costs of equipment used in a search or rescue operation;
3. (3) Any and all fuel expenses incident to a search or rescue operation;

4. (4) Any and all other expenses relating to a search and rescue operation.

   "Warning or notice" means any warning or notice issued by a government entity posted on any type of sign.

"Government entity" means any department, unit, or agency, of the federal, state, or county governments.

"Search and rescue expenses" include the following expenses incident to, and incurred by, a government entity or any person or private entity in a search or rescue operation:

[L 1999, c 66, pt of §2]