42 USC 1856e - Reimbursement of fire funds

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1856e.

Reimbursement of fire funds

(a)

Definition of State

In this section, the term “State” means—

(1)

a State; and

(2)

the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(b)

In general

If a State seeks reimbursement for amounts expended for resources and services provided to another State for the management and suppression of a wildfire, the Secretary, subject to subsections (c) and (d)—

(1)

may accept the reimbursement amounts from the other State; and

(2)

shall pay those amounts to the State seeking reimbursement.

(c)

Mutual assistance agreement

(d)

Terms and conditions

(e)

Effect on prior reimbursements

(Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8304, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 924.)

cite as: 42 USC 1856e