42 USC 1856m - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 29, 2024

§ 1856m.

Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

Assume any and all liability

The 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.

(2)

Federal firefighter

(3)

Foreign fire organization

(4)

Foreign firefighter

(5)

Wildfire

(6)

Wildfire protection resources

(Pub. L. 100–428, § 2, as added Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, § 411(2), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1039.)

cite as: 42 USC 1856m