12-981. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Governmental entity" means a county, municipality, school district, chartered
unit or subdivision, a governmental unit or other special district or similar entity or
any association, authority, board, commission, division, office, officer, task force or
other agency of this state.
2. "Hospital" means a health care facility, whether organized for profit or not,
which provides medical services, nursing services, health screening services, other
health-related services or supervisory care services.
3. "Nonprofit corporation" means a corporation that is exempt from taxation
pursuant to section 501(a) of the internal revenue code.
4. "Nonprofit organization" means an organization that is exempt from taxation
pursuant to section 501(c) of the internal revenue code.
5. "Volunteer" means a person who performs services for a nonprofit corporation or
nonprofit organization, hospital or governmental entity without compensation other than
reimbursement of actual expenses incurred. The term includes a volunteer who serves as a
director, officer, trustee or direct service volunteer.
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