42 USC 1856m: Definitions
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42 USC 1856m: Definitions Text contains those laws in effect on January 7, 2011
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 15A-RECIPROCAL FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENTSSUBCHAPTER II-WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION WITH FOREIGN FIRE ORGANIZATION

§1856m. Definitions

As used in this subchapter-

(1) the term "fire organization" means any governmental, public, or private entity having wildfire protection resources;

(2) the term "wildfire protection resources" means personnel, supplies, equipment, and other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities; and

(3) the term "wildfire" means any forest or range fire.

( Pub. L. 100–428, §2, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1615 .)

Short Title of 1989 Amendment

Pub. 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 Title

Section 1 of Pub. L. 100–428 provided: "That this Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Temporary Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act'."