§ 7-104. Agreements with federal government to provide fire fighting or rescue activities
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2009
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, Public Safety, § 7-104
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 38A, § 38
§ 7-104. Agreements with federal government to provide fire fighting or rescue activities
(a) A fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity may enter into an agreement with the federal government in accordance with this section to provide fire fighting or rescue activities on property under the jurisdiction of the United States.
(b) An agreement entered into under this section shall be limited to the provision of fire fighting or rescue equipment and personnel or both.
(c) An agreement entered into under this section shall include:
(d) If an individual engaging in an activity authorized under this section sustains an injury that arises out of the activity, the individual is entitled to any or all benefits available under the Maryland Workers' Compensation Act1 as the primary remedy for reimbursement of expenses for medical bills, loss of earnings, and disability that arises under or as a result of this section.
Credits
Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 159, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
Footnotes
Labor and Employment, § 9-101 et seq.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 7-104, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 7-104
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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