2018 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 15A - Reciprocal Fire Protection Agreements
Subchapter II - Wildfire Suppression With Foreign Fire Organization
Sec. 1856m - Definitions
| 42 U.S.C. § 1856m (2018) |
| §1856m. Definitions |
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In this subchapter: (1) Assume any and all liabilityThe term "assume any and all liability" means— (A) the payment of— (i) any judgment, settlement, fine, penalty, or cost assessment (including prevailing party legal fees) associated with the applicable litigation; and (ii) any cost incurred in handling the applicable litigation (including legal fees); and (B) with respect to a Federal firefighter, arranging for, and paying the costs of, representation in the applicable litigation. The term "Federal firefighter" means an individual furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title. The term "foreign fire organization" means any foreign governmental, public, or private entity that has wildfire protection resources. The term "foreign firefighter" means an individual furnished by a foreign fire organization under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title. The term "wildfire" means any forest or range fire. The term "wildfire protection resources" means any personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities. |
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(Pub. L. 100–428, §2, as added Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, §411(2), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1039.) |
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 1856m, Pub. L. 100–428, §2, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1615, related to definitions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, §411(2), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1039. SHORT TITLE OF 1989 AMENDMENTPub. L. 101–11, §1, Apr. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 15, provided that: "This Act [repealing section 1856p of this title] may be cited as the 'Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act'." SHORT TITLEPub. L. 100–428, §1, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1615, as amended by Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, §411(1), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1039, provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act'." |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
| Bills and Statutes |
| United States Code |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 15A - RECIPROCAL FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENTS SUBCHAPTER II - WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION WITH FOREIGN FIRE ORGANIZATION Sec. 1856m - Definitions |
| section 1856m |
| 2018 |
| January 14, 2019 |
| No |
| standard |
| 'Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act'." 'Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act'." |
| 102 Stat. 1615 103 Stat. 15 125 Stat. 1039 |
| Public Law 100-428, Public Law 101-11, Public Law 112-74 |
