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As published
21-P:2 Establishment; General Functions.
I. There is established the department of safety, an agency of the state, under the executive direction of a commissioner of safety.
II. The department of safety, through its officials, shall be responsible for the following general functions:
(a) Enforcing the criminal law.
(b) Administering and enforcing laws relative to motor vehicles and drivers.
(c) Assuring fire, building, and equipment safety.
(d) Promoting vehicle and highway safety.
(e) Administering and enforcing laws relative to emergency medical services.
(f) Administration and enforcement of the motor vehicle road toll laws.
(g) Homeland security and emergency management.
(h) Statewide enhanced 911 and emergency telecommunications services.
(i) Operation of the fire academy and firefighter training programs.
Source. 1987, 124:1. 1999, 345:2. 2008, 358:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.
Your change, as a redline
21-P:2 Establishment; General Functions.
I. There is established the department of safety, an agency of the state, under the executive direction of a commissioner of safety.
II. The department of safety, through its officials, shall be responsible for the following general functions:
(a) Enforcing the criminal law.
(b) Administering and enforcing laws relative to motor vehicles and drivers.
(c) Assuring fire, building, and equipment safety.
(d) Promoting vehicle and highway safety.
(e) Administering and enforcing laws relative to emergency medical services.
(f) Administration and enforcement of the motor vehicle road toll laws.
(g) Homeland security and emergency management.
(h) Statewide enhanced 911 and emergency telecommunications services.
(i) Operation of the fire academy and firefighter training programs.
Source. 1987, 124:1. 1999, 345:2. 2008, 358:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.
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