(a) In W.S. 37-12-126 through 37-12-130 unless the context otherwise requires:

(i) 'Party line' means a subscriber's line telephone circuit, consisting of two (2) or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number;

(ii) 'Emergency' means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.