§ 7-101. Definitions

MD Pub Safety Code § 7-101 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity” means:

(1)    a governmental subdivision, by its appropriate designated authority;

(2)    a board or fire commission of a fire department or governmental subdivision;

(3)    a fire department;

(4)    a fire company;

(5)    a rescue squad; or

(6)    an emergency medical services unit, including an entity that provides emergency medical services at any level.

(c)    (1)    “Mutual aid agreement” means an agreement to establish and carry out a plan to assist in extinguishing fires and preserving life and property by providing fire fighting, rescue, or emergency medical equipment, personnel, and services.

(2)    “Mutual aid agreement” includes a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with this section and § 7–103 of this subtitle before July 1, 1989.