42 USC 1856a (Reciprocal Fire Act of May 27, 1955)

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TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

CHAPTER 15A--RECIPROCAL FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

SUBCHAPTER I--PROTECTION OF UNITED STATES PROPERTY

Sec. 1856a-1. Authority to enter into contracts with State and
local governmental entities

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in fiscal year 1992 and
thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture,
the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution are authorized to enter into contracts with State and local
governmental entities, including local fire districts, for procurement
of services in the presuppression, detection, and suppression of fires
on any units within their jurisdiction.

(Pub. L. 102-154, title III, Sec. 309, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1034.)

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Department of the Interior and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992, and not as part of act May
27, 1955, which comprises this subchapter.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the
following prior appropriation act: Pub. L. 101-512, title III, Sec. 310,
Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1959.