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§ 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.)