Bill Summary for S 797 (2013-2014)
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AN ACT TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE 911 BOARD RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND TO CLARIFY THE COLLECTION AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE 911 FEE ON PREPAID WIRELESS.Intro. by Brock.
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Senate amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Adds a new subdivision to GS 62A-40 (Emergency Telephone Service, Article 3, GS Chapter 62A) to define Back-up Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP). Provides that a back-up PSAP has the capability to operate as part of the 911 System (was, a facility equipped to operate as part of the 911 system). Removes the changes from the 2nd edition to GS 62A-42(a).
Amends GS 62A-46(e)(4a) to direct that a PSAP's required plan for taking 911 calls whenever 911 calls cannot be received and processed in the Primary PSAP must identify the alternative capability of taking the redirected 911 calls. Provides that the subdivision does not require a PSAP to build an alternative facility to serve as a back-up PSAP.
Clarifies that Sections 1.1 through 1.4 of this act are effective when this act becomes law.