24-33.5-1602. Definitions

24-33.5-1602. Definitions. As used in this part 16, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Act of terrorism" has the same meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. sec. 3077 (1) and 28 CFR 0.85 (l).

(2) "Biological agent" has the same meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. secs. 178 (1) and 175 (b).

(3) "Chemical weapon" has the same meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. sec. 229F (1).

(4) "Critical infrastructure" means those systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, that are vital to the state of Colorado so that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on public safety, public health, or economic security.

(5) "Destructive device" has the same meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. sec. 921 (a)(4).

(6) "Director" means the director of the division.

(7) "Division" means the division of homeland security and emergency management created in section 24-33.5-1603.

(8) "Fusion center" means the program administered by the office of prevention and security, created in section 24-33.5-1606, that serves as the primary focal point within the state for receiving, analyzing, gathering, and sharing threat-related information among federal, state, local, tribal, nongovernmental, and private sector partners.

(9) "Homeland security advisor" means a person appointed by the governor to serve as counsel to the governor on homeland security issues and who may also serve as a liaison between the governor's office, the department of homeland security, and other homeland security and related organizations both inside and outside of the state.

(10) "Radioactive material" means a material that produces radiation at a level that is dangerous to human health or life.

(11) "Toxin" has the same meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. secs. 178 (2) and 175 (b).