§ 27-51-1602 - Definitions.
27-51-1602. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter:
(1) "Emergency purpose" means the reason for contacting any of the following to report an emergency:
(A) Law enforcement personnel;
(B) Fire department personnel;
(C) Public safety personnel;
(D) Emergency medical personnel; or
(E) A 911 public safety communications center;
(2) (A) "Handheld wireless telephone" means a wireless interactive communication device with which a user engages in a call or text-based communication using at least one (1) hand.
(B) "Handheld wireless telephone" does not include:
(i) A hands-free wireless telephone or device;
(ii) Citizens band radio; or
(iii) Citizens band radio hybrid;
(3) (A) "Hands-free wireless telephone or device" means a wireless telephone or other wireless communication device that allows a user to engage in text-based communication without the use of either hand with:
(i) An internal feature or function; or
(ii) An attachment or additional device.
(B) A hands-free wireless telephone or device may be a permanent or temporary part of the wireless telephone or other wireless communication device.
(C) A hands-free wireless telephone or device may require the use of either hand to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of the wireless telephone or other communication device;
(4) "Wireless interactive communication" means talking, typing, text messaging, emailing, or accessing information on the Internet with a wireless telephone; and
(5) (A) "Wireless telephone" means a wireless interactive communication device.
(B) "Wireless telephone" includes a handheld wireless telephone and a hands-free wireless telephone or device.