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State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
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#### 52 Definitions
52 Definitions
> > (1) In this Division—
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> > rescue unit means a unit (comprising a group of persons) which carries out rescue operations for the protection of the public or a section of the public.
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> > rescue vehicle means a vehicle that is designed, adapted or equipped for use in rescue work and—
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> > > (a) is clearly marked with the word “Rescue”, or
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> > > (b) is fitted with warning devices, such as flashing lights or a siren,
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> > or both.
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> > (2) An organisation, such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New South Wales or the Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service, that specialises in animal welfare or animal rescue operations or both does not constitute a rescue unit for the purposes of this Division.
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> **s 52:** Am 1995 No 91, Sch 1 \[28\] \[29\]; 2024 No 78, Sch 1\[9\].