55 ILCS 110/1003: Definitions.

For the purposes of this Law, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Board" means any regional ambulance system board established pursuant to this Law.

(b) "Department" means the Department of Public Health.

(c) "Designated shortage area" means a medically underserved area or health manpower shortage area as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or a designated shortage area determined by the Department of Public Health.

(d) "Regional ambulance services" means ambulance services used by 2 or more counties.